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Aida Garcia-Mendoza

Case from Texarkana, TX dated May 23, 2023

Victim Details

Aida Garcia-Mendoza

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Texarkana

TX

2023-05-23

46

Aida

Garcia-Mendoza

07/26/2026

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On May 23, 2023, in Nash, Texas, 46-year-old Aida Garcia-Mendoza was tragically killed alongside her husband, 46-year-old Ruben Olalde, their 24-year-old daughter Lisbet, and their 6-year-old son Oliver. The family's bodies were discovered inside their residence, with evidence indicating they had been fatally shot.

The primary suspect in this case was the couple's 18-year-old son, Cesar Olalde. Upon his arrest, Cesar allegedly claimed that he believed his family members were "cannibals ...
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  • Dignity Memorial: Ruben, Aida, Lisbet and Oliver Olalde Obituary - Texarkana, TX
  • Texarkana Today: Teen Accused Of Killing Family Claimed They Were Cannibals Planning To Eat Him, Bond At $10M | Texarkana Today
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    It's incredibly difficult to wrap my head around the tragedy that befell the Olalde family. I keep t... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the intricate details of Cesar Olalde’s mental health evaluations i... ...Read More
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