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Case Description
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Michael Yates, age 39, was fatally shot on July 11, 2016, while fishing in Halls Bayou, Houston, along with two family friends. The suspect, Jose A. Rios, approached the group and engaged in casual conversation before suddenly opening fire on Yates without apparent provocation. After the shooting, Yates' companions fled, with one narrowly escaping after Rios' firearm jammed.
Rios fled to Mexico following the incident. He was later extradited back to the United States in 2022, where he f ...Read More
Rios fled to Mexico following the incident. He was later extradited back to the United States in 2022, where he f ...Read More
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Michael Yates
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Houston
TX
2016-07-11
39
Michael
Yates
Yes
11/16/2025
Area Body Found:
Forum Posts (2)
Has anyone dug into the background of Jose A. Rios? I've been thinking about what might have driven ... ...Read More
01/02/2024
01/02/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been following the Michael Yates case and something that really struck me was ... ...Read More
06/20/2023
I've been following the Michael Yates case and something that really struck me was ... ...Read More
06/20/2023
