Daniel Francisco Morua, a 32-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically died on January 14, 2017, in El Paso, Texas. Morua was an overnight guest at the home of Frederick Clifton Stevens, 47, when the two men got into an argument. According to court documents, Stevens claimed he feared for his life based on Morua's actions and shot Morua several times. Stevens then called 911 and confessed to the shooting.
Stevens was arrested and charged with murder.
He was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility under a $900,000 bond, which was later reduced to $250,000. Stevens' bond conditions included a curfew, restrictions on proximity to Morua's residence and family, and prohibitions on drug and alcohol use, among other stipulations.
Morua was remembered by his family as a loving and dedicated father. He had two daughters and a pregnant girlfriend at the time of his death. His family set up a GoFundMe account to help with funeral expenses.
The case against Stevens involved detailed court proceedings, and Stevens eventually faced trial for the murder of Morua. The court documents did not specify the exact actions by Morua that led Stevens to fear for his life. Despite the tragic circumstances, Stevens surrendered to authorities without incident on the day of the shooting.
Morua's death left a significant impact on his family and community, who remembered him for his kindness and dedication to his children. The legal proceedings continued as Stevens faced the charges brought against him for the death of Daniel Francisco Morua.
