Linette Cano, a 2-year-old girl of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost her life on November 6, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Her death, along with that of her mother, Veronica Mercado, 26, was discovered in their home in the 7800 block of Elvera. The bodies were found by police around 10 a.m. that morning. The investigation revealed that both victims had been fatally shot.
The suspect in this case is Jonathan Figueroa, 23, who was charged with capital murder.
Figueroa was the boyfriend of Veronica Mercado but not the father of Linette Cano. According to the police, Figueroa entered the home and shot both Mercado and Cano before fleeing the scene. He was believed to be heading to the Mexico border in a maroon Ford Taurus with Texas license plate CTS3225.
The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, led by Sergeant M.A. Holbrook and Officer K. McDonald, conducted the investigation. Figueroa was later arrested and charged with capital murder. The case received significant media attention and raised awareness about domestic violence and its devastating consequences.
The tragic deaths of Linette Cano and her mother brought the community together in mourning and led to a fundraising effort to cover the funeral costs and support the surviving family members. The case remains a poignant reminder of the importance of addressing domestic violence and supporting victims and their families.
