Triston Ray Algiene, a 34-year-old male from Fort Worth, Texas, was found dead on October 3, 2017. His body was discovered buried beneath a home in Fort Worth, and it was later identified through DNA tests. Algiene's death was a result of a brutal murder. He had been beaten, robbed, and killed by Hector Acosta-Ojeda and others when he attempted to purchase drugs.
His body was then cut in two and placed in the foundation of a home.
Hector Acosta-Ojeda, a 28-year-old male, was indicted on a charge of capital murder in connection with Algiene's death. Acosta-Ojeda was also linked to the deaths of Erick Zelaya and his girlfriend Iris Chirinos, who were involved in the robbery and killing of Algiene. Zelaya's severed head was found near a walking trail in Arlington, Texas, with a note that read in Spanish, "La Raza Se Respeta y Faltan 4," which translates to "The race is respected and there's four left." The rest of Zelaya's remains and Chirinos' body were found buried in a shallow grave behind a home in Arlington. Both victims had been shot multiple times.
Felipe Eduardo Ortiz was also charged in connection with Algiene's death. The investigation revealed that Algiene had been targeted for robbery and murder by Acosta-Ojeda and his accomplices. The case garnered significant attention due to the gruesome nature of the crime and the involvement of multiple suspects.
Acosta-Ojeda, a self-proclaimed hitman for a Mexican drug cartel, was found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to death. He was described as "extraordinarily violent" and someone who "deals in terror." Prosecutors argued that Acosta-Ojeda was not a product of a bad environment but rather the bad element in his environment. He had a history of involvement in gangs and criminal activities, including kidnappings, tortures, and other murders.
The case of Triston Ray Algiene's murder highlighted the dangers of drug-related violence and the impact of organized crime on communities. The investigation and subsequent trial brought some measure of justice for Algiene and his family, but it also underscored the ongoing challenges in addressing violent crime and ensuring public safety.
