Aaron Lee Rogers, a 27-year-old man from Del Valle, Texas, tragically lost his life on October 30, 2016. His body was discovered in the trunk of a burning car on Buck Lane, and an autopsy revealed that he had been shot at least once in the head. The brutality of the crime was further highlighted by the fact that his body was burned beyond recognition.
The investigation into Aaron's death led to the arrest of two suspects: Thomas Cisneros, 22, and Gloriana Mae Vega, 18.
Both were charged with capital murder. According to the police affidavit, Rogers' friends lured him to a motel room on October 29, 2016, and conspired to kill him over an undetermined grievance. After leaving the motel room, Cisneros and Vega drove to Castillo's house in Del Valle, where they forced Rogers into the trunk of his own car. They then drove to a deserted area on Buck Lane, where Cisneros shot Rogers twice in the head, and Castillo poured gasoline on the car and set it on fire.
During the investigation, several other crimes were linked to Cisneros and Vega, including a series of robberies, kidnappings, carjackings, and home invasions. Vega confessed to witnessing Rogers' murder and provided detailed accounts of the events leading up to his death. Both suspects had lengthy criminal histories, and their arrests were part of a broader crackdown on violent crime in the area.
The case drew significant attention due to the heinous nature of the crime and the subsequent arrests of Cisneros and Vega. The investigation involved multiple law enforcement agencies and highlighted the challenges of addressing violent crime in the Del Valle area. The tragic death of Aaron Lee Rogers remains a stark reminder of the impact of such crimes on families and communities.
