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Summary based on 6 sources
Irma Davila, a 41-year-old woman of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost her life on July 3, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas. Irma and her 13-year-old daughter, Destiny Carla Davila, were found dead in their home on Globe Avenue. The investigation revealed that Hector Davila, Irma's estranged husband and Destiny's father, was responsible for their deaths. Hector Davila, aged 44, killed Irma and Destiny before taking his own life.

The San Antonio Police Department conducted a thorough investigation into the incident. According to the preliminary report, Hector Davila used blunt force trauma and a gunshot wound to the head to kill both Irma and Destiny. When police arrived at the scene, they found Hector Davila lying facedown on top of Irma, with an automatic handgun near his right hand. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Irma and Destiny died from blunt force trauma and gunshot wounds to their heads.

The tragic event led to a vigil held by friends and family members to remember Irma and Destiny. The community came together to mourn the loss of the mother and daughter, and an altar was built at the front door of their home as a memorial.

In the aftermath of the incident, there were no further arrests or litigations related to Irma Davila's death, as the primary suspect, Hector Davila, had already died by suicide. The case was officially closed as a double murder-suicide.

Irma Davila's death left a profound impact on her family and the community, who continue to remember and honor her memory.