Ophelia Valenzuela Lucio, a 53-year-old Hispanic woman, tragically lost her life on September 17, 2016, in Brownwood, Texas. She was a Certified Nurse’s Assistant who moved to Brownwood in 2012 and was known for her loving and caring nature. Ophelia is survived by her two daughters, Christina and Brad Eslinger, Juanita and Nathan Kellems, and her son Joe Lomas, along with 13 grandchildren and her father Roberto Valenzuela.
The investigation into Ophelia's death revealed that she and
her husband, Abuith Adrian Flores, were shot to death in their home near Lake Brownwood. The suspect, 17-year-old Cody Michael Flores, Ophelia's stepson, was charged with capital murder. According to court records, Cody planned the murders for two weeks, waiting until his father and stepmother were asleep to carry out the crime using a .22 caliber rifle. He initially reported the incident as a home invasion but later confessed to the murders.
Cody Flores was arrested and held on a $500,000 bond. He later pleaded guilty to two counts of murder and was sentenced to 50 years in prison. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office continued its investigation, seizing and examining various items, including clothing, a laptop, and cell phones used by Cody, to gather evidence related to the crime.
The tragic loss of Ophelia Lucio and her husband has left a lasting impact on their family and the community of Brownwood. The case highlights the devastating consequences of family violence and the importance of addressing underlying issues that lead to such tragic events.
