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Linda Martinez

Case from Houston, TX dated Jan 26, 2026

Victim Details

Name

Linda Martinez

Gender

Female

Race

Hispanic / Latino

City

Houston

State

Date Of Death

2026-01-26

Age At Death

First Name

Linda

Last Name

Martinez

Last Updated

07/16/2026

Case Description

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In the early morning hours of January 26, 2026, Linda Martinez, a 72-year-old woman, was killed in her Houston, Texas, home in a fatal confrontation with two intruders. The incident unfolded at approximately 1:50 a.m. on Lockwood Drive, where Martinez was asleep on her couch. Two masked individuals, later identified as 34-year-old Richard Mouton and 38-year-old Tajuana Thomas, entered the residence through an unlocked back door.

Thomas had previously lived at Martinez's home and was repor ...

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KPRC: Deadly Houston home invasion suspect had been upset with victim for previously refusing to post bail, sources say

ABC13 Houston: Woman charged with capital murder after home invasion shootout leaves 72-year-old dead, HPD says

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Linda Martinez

Case from Houston, TX dated Jan 26, 2026

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