El Paso TimesEl Paso, Texas •Fri, Nov 21, 1969Page 9 SONORA. Tex. (AP) Authorities brought a man back from California Thursday hoping he can help solve the mass murder of five members of a Mexican family. The murders occurred 18 months ago on a lonely stretch of highway between Sonora and Del Rio in West… Read More Hold Suspect In Texas Mass Murder.

The Baytown SunBaytown, Texas •Thu, Jan 1, 1970Page 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baytown-sun-01011970/31149389/

They were slaughtered, then the trail — and story — went cold. By E.R. BILLS – May 29, 2024 The Fort Worth police reports are long gone, and the two suspects are no longer identified. A routine traffic stop for a defective muffler on May 13, 1968, brought two men to the attention of Fort… Read More Remember the Arellanos.

This is an excerpt from a story that E. R. Bills of the Fort Worth Weekly recently wrote. The 40-year-old driver is likely dead. However, the 24-year-old passenger may still be alive.  If you have information about these individuals, contact Texas Crime Stoppers at 1-800-252-8477. You could be eligible for a $3,000 reward. You can remain anonymous.  https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=650 The Fort… Read More Seeking information.

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Arellano Family REFERENCE NUMBER: 256 – UnsolvedCOMPANY: DRACE: HispanicSEX: UnknownCITY:COUNTY: EdwardsRELATED YEAR: 1968 DETAILS: On April 16, 1968, the Arellano family (Juan, 29; Monica, 24; Rosa, 21; Eduardo, 1; Leticia, 2; and Manuel Jr., 5) were traveling from Mexico to San Angelo, Texas to meet with family members. Their car broke down, with a flat… Read More Texas Rangers Cold Case Investigation Details.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. On April 16, 1968, five members of the Arellano family—Juan, 29; Monica, 24; Rosa, 21; Eduardo, 1; and Leticia, 2—were murdered in rural Edwards… Read More Find a Grave: The Arellano Family.