On June 13, 2023, at approximately 12:40 a.m., the Wichita Falls Police Department responded to a welfare check near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Carolina Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of 54-year-old Martin Servantes lying in the grass near the intersection. A passerby had found Servantes' body and alerted authorities. The victim had sustained a fatal gunshot wound, and the incident was promptly classified as a homicide.
In the months following the discovery, the Wichita Falls Police Department conducted an extensive investigation into Servantes' death. Despite their efforts, no suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case. As of December 28, 2023, the case remains unsolved, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public to aid in their investigation.
In the year 2023, Wichita Falls experienced a total of seven murder cases, a significant decrease from the 18 reported in 2022. Among the seven cases in 2023, two remain open and unsolved, including the homicide of Martin Servantes. The other unsolved case involves the death of Marcus Wilson, who was fatally shot on June 18, 2023. Authorities have expressed a commitment to resolving these cases and have urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing closure to the victims' families.
Prior to his death, on April 11, 2023, Martin Servantes was arrested in Wichita County, Texas, on charges of public intoxication. He was listed as a 5'1" tall, 136-pound male with brown hair and brown eyes, residing in Wichita Falls, TX 76301.
The Wichita Falls Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Servantes' death. They encourage anyone with information related to this case to contact them, emphasizing that even the smallest detail could prove crucial in solving the homicide. Community involvement and cooperation are deemed essential in addressing and reducing violent crime within the area.
