Lisa Marie Saenz, a 31-year-old Hispanic woman, was found dead on March 11, 2017, near the Trinity River in Dallas, Texas. Her body was discovered by kayakers who heard gunshots while paddling along the river. Saenz had been shot multiple times and suffered blunt force injuries, including a bruised lip, shoulder, and a broken arm. The autopsy confirmed that she had been abducted, led to the river bottoms, and shot multiple times before her body was disposed of in the river.
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investigation into Saenz's death led to the arrest of three men: Kevin Wayne Kidd, 28, Emmanuel Lewis Kilpatrick, 31, and Jermon Antwon Simmons, 35. All three men were already in custody for their involvement in other murders. They were charged with capital murder in connection to Saenz's death. According to court documents, the men were implicated in a series of murders that occurred over several days in mid-March 2017. The suspects were linked to the crime scene through cellphone data and surveillance video.
In a separate development, it was revealed that Dallas police officer Bryan Riser was also involved in the murder of Lisa Marie Saenz. Riser was arrested and charged with capital murder for allegedly ordering the kidnapping, killing, and disposal of Saenz's body. He was also charged with another capital murder for the death of Albert Douglas, 61, in Dallas. The FBI and the Dallas Police Department's Internal Affairs Division conducted the investigation that led to Riser's arrest. A witness in custody testified that Riser had ordered the murders of both Saenz and Douglas.
The case against Riser and the three other suspects highlights the complexity and brutality of the crime. The involvement of a police officer in orchestrating the murder added another layer of shock and betrayal to the community. The legal proceedings and investigations into the murders of Lisa Marie Saenz and Albert Douglas continue to unfold, as authorities seek justice for the victims and their families.
