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Jesse Contreras

Case from Houston, TX dated Jan 08, 2015

Victim Details

Jesse Contreras

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2015-01-08

51

Jesse

Contreras

07/17/2026

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Jesse Contreras, a 51-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on January 8, 2015, in Houston, TX. Jesse was one of three victims murdered at Immaculate Auto Sales, a family-owned car dealership in north Houston. The other victims were his brother, Tony Contreras, 60, and Tony's son, Casey Contreras, 22. Jesse, Tony, and Casey were all shot by James Tinsley, a disgruntled customer who had previously purchased a car from the dealership but was unable to keep up with the payments. Tinsley' ...
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  • ABC13 Houston: Suspect charged in deadly shootings at north Houston auto dealer
  • NY Daily News: Shooting at Texas car dealership leaves 2 dead: police
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    It's been almost nine years since the tragedy at Immaculate Auto Sales, and it still weighs heavily ... ...Read More
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