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Myra Chanel Ical

Case from Houston, TX dated Jan 18, 2010

Victim Details

Name

Myra Chanel Ical

Gender

Male

Race

Hispanic / Latino

City

Houston

State

Date Of Death

2010-01-18

Age At Death

First Name

Myra

Last Name

Chanel Ical

Last Updated

07/17/2026

Case Description

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On January 18, 2010, the body of 51-year-old transgender woman Myra Chanel Ical, born Ruben Dario Ical, was discovered in a field near 4300 Garrott Street in the Montrose area of Houston, Texas. Originally from Guatemala, she had lived in Houston for at least two decades. Her body was found partially clothed, bearing numerous bruises and defensive wounds, indicating she had fought back against her attacker. An autopsy later confirmed that she died from ligature strangulation, and her death was r ...

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Trans Community Demands Justice for Myra Ical - Unfinished Lives

Ruben Dario Ical, 51 (a/k/a Myra Ical), Bayou Body ... - Houston Press

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Myra Chanel Ical

Case from Houston, TX dated Jan 18, 2010

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