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Martin Gonzalez

Case from Converse, TX dated Jan 29, 2017

Victim Details

Martin Gonzalez

Male

Converse

TX

2017-01-29

23

Martin

Gonzalez

07/20/2026

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Martin Gonzalez, a 23-year-old man from Converse, TX, was tragically murdered on January 29, 2017. His death was the result of a brutal attack that involved being tied up, having his head wrapped in cellophane, and ultimately being shot in the head. His body was discovered more than a week later inside the trunk of his car, which was parked at an apartment complex in Universal City.

The investigation into Martin Gonzalez's death led to the arrest of Ashton Lomas, who confessed to the murd ...
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  • San Antonio Express-News: Police say man revealed chilling details in killing of S.A. father, whose body was found in trunk
  • KSAT: Body found in car trunk in Universal City identified
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