Gelvin Martinez

On January 12, 2015, Gelvin Martinez, age 48, was found dead in Houston, Texas. The Houston Police Department reported a significant rise in homicides that year, with multiple high-profile cases drawing attention to the city. Martinez was one of several victims in Houston's uptick in violent crime during the early months of 2015, with a reported 46% increase in murders compared to previous years.

According to the authorities, Martinez's death was treated as a homicide, with investigator ...