David Alexander Miranda, a 30-year-old male, was found dead on December 7, 2015, in Clint, Texas. His death was the result of multiple gunshot wounds to his head and torso. Miranda, who was of Hispanic ethnicity, was involved in an extramarital affair with Maria Cuellar, a co-worker at the Clint Independent School District. Maria Cuellar, also of Hispanic ethnicity, was found dead in the trunk of her husband's car on the same day.
Her body had been burned, and she had a gunshot wound to her torso.
The investigation into their deaths revealed that Maria Cuellar's husband, Vicente Cuellar, was aware of the affair and had been experiencing marital problems with his wife. Vicente Cuellar, along with his friend Alan Fraire, was arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the deaths of Maria Cuellar and David Miranda. The investigation determined that Vicente Cuellar and Alan Fraire had conspired to kill both victims. Phone records and footprints at the crime scenes linked both suspects to the murders.
Vicente Cuellar was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for his role in the murders. Alan Fraire was also charged with capital murder and was awaiting trial at the time of the investigation. The case highlighted the tragic consequences of jealousy and infidelity, leading to the deaths of two individuals and the imprisonment of those responsible.
