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Jimmy Porras

Case from Odessa, TX dated Oct 13, 2015

Victim Details

Jimmy Porras

Male

Odessa

TX

2015-10-13

33

Jimmy

Porras

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Jimmy Edward Porras, a 33-year-old man from Odessa, Texas, was tragically killed on October 13, 2015. Jimmy was born on November 7, 1981, and served a tour of duty in the US Marines during the Iraq War. After his military service, he pursued studies in criminal justice and worked in the oilfield as a derrick hand. He was passionate about playing soccer and was a loving family man.

The investigation into Jimmy's death revealed that Matthew Armindariz was responsible for his murder. Arminda ...
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  • Odessa American: Man found guilty in shooting death gets life sentence
  • Man found guilty in 2015 Odessa murder - CBS7
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