Joe Rene Tamayo, a 42-year-old Hispanic male from San Antonio, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, Domingo Tamayo Sr., and stepsister, Elva Lerma. He is survived by his mother, Pat Tamayo; stepfather, Antonio Salazar; son, Joe Rene Tamayo Jr.; daughter, Julie Lorraine Tamayo; brother, Domingo Tamayo; and stepbrother, David Tamayo.
In April 2004, at the age of 39, Joe Rene Tamayo was arrested in connection with a series of bank robberies in Austin, Texas. Authorities identified him and Ernest Rodriguez, 44, as suspects linked to at least six bank heists in the area. Both men were believed to have affiliations with the Mexican Mafia prison gang and reportedly used the stolen funds to support their heroin addictions. Tamayo was apprehended in San Antonio following these incidents.
On July 7, 2007, at 42 years old, Joe Rene Tamayo was arrested by the New Braunfels Police Department. He faced charges of assault causing bodily injury to a family member and unlawful restraint. He was booked into the Comal County Jail and released on July 14, 2007, after posting surety bonds for each charge.
Details surrounding the circumstances of Joe Rene Tamayo's death on September 1, 2007, are not specified in the available records. There is no public information indicating that his death was the result of a homicide or that any suspects were sought or arrested in connection with his passing.
