On August 29, 2023, 21-year-old Arturo Pena of Mesquite, Texas, was found deceased in his vehicle at Audubon Park in Garland. He had been reported missing two days earlier. Upon discovery, authorities determined that Pena had suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
The Garland Police Department swiftly initiated an investigation, identifying two suspects: 17-year-old Natalie Navarro and 21-year-old Yordy "Jordy" Martinez.
Both were implicated in Pena's death, with warrants issued for their arrest.
Navarro became the subject of an AMBER Alert issued by the Dallas Police Department on September 1, 2023. She was subsequently located by law enforcement and taken into custody. Navarro was booked into the Dallas County Jail on charges of murder related to Pena's death.
Martinez remained at large, with authorities believing he might have fled to the Laredo area or possibly into Mexico. Law enforcement agencies have sought public assistance in locating him, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges and the need for his apprehension.
In November 2023, a Dallas County grand jury indicted Navarro for capital murder, alleging that she was involved in a robbery that led to Pena's death. The indictment underscores the gravity of the crime and the legal proceedings that Navarro now faces.
As of December 2024, Martinez remains at large, and the investigation continues. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Garland Police Department or Crime Stoppers. The community and Pena's family continue to seek justice for his untimely death.
