On October 20, 2016 at approximately 1:27 a.m., the victim, Alonzo Gillespie, a 40-year-old Black male, was shot multiple times in the 1600 block of Gillarel Springs Lane.  The victim was transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries.  Anyone with information regarding this offense is encouraged to contact Homicide Detective McDaniel #8890, at 214-671-4236 or tonya.mcdaniel@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us   Please refer to Dallas Police case number 251798-2016.

Victim: Alonzo Gillespie

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On October 29, 2016, at approximately 8:17 a.m., the victim, Rodrick Spearman, a Black male 36-years-old, was discovered shot multiple times at the Villa Creek Apartments located at 3019 Bickers Street. Anyone with information regarding this offense is encouraged to contact Homicide Detective Walton, #8479, at 214-671-3632 or christopher.walton@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us Please refer to Dallas Police Case number 259401-2016.

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(214) 373-TIPS, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In Depth is a reexamination of current cases where the department is seeking additional assistance from the public in solving the featured case. Each episode will feature an interview with the lead detective who will present information about their case and what help they’re asking for.

Episode 7 features the murder of Daniel Conley.  Detective Derick Chaney is asking for anyone with additional information into this offense to call him at 214-671-3650. If you would like remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-8477.

-DH

On November 7, 2016, at approximately 1:51 p.m., the victim, Victor Locke, a Black male 29 years old, was discovered shot multiple times at the Harbors Plum Tree Apartments located 7550 South Westmoreland Road.  The Dallas Police Department is asking for anyone with information regarding this offense to contact Homicide Detective Chaney, at 214-671-3650 or derick.chaney@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us.  Please refer to Dallas Police Case number 267081-2016.

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UPDATE November 10, 2016 5:54 pm

On November 10, 2016, Dallas Homicide detectives obtained a capital murder warrant in connection with the shooting death of Mowaffaq Shararah, that occurred at 3943 S. Cockrell Hill Road, on September 23, 2016.  Through the course of their investigation, detectives received information linking Lonzell Hunter, a Black male, 22-years-old, to the shooting.  This information was also corroborated with other evidence.  Hunter is currently in jail on an unrelated capital murder warrant.  

On September 23, 2016, at about 3:15 a.m., two unknown suspects robbed the 7-11 located at 5910 Singleton Boulevard at gunpoint. The suspects entered the store armed with an assault rifle and a handgun. They pointed their weapons at the employee and demanded money from the register. The suspect stole cash, cigarettes and cigars. The suspects fled on foot.

At about 4:30 a.m., the same suspects robbed the Sunshine Food Mart at 3943 South Cockrell Hill Road. The suspects entered the store, pointed their weapons at the employee, and demanded cash from the register. During the offense, one of the suspects shot the employee causing his death. The suspects fled without stealing property.

The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s help for any information that may lead to the identity of the suspects in these criminal offenses. If anyone has information they are asked to call Detective P. Trujillano at 214-471-7916.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses.

Call Crime Stoppers at: (214) 373-TIPS (8477), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

DH

On November 20, 2016 at approximately 8:33 p.m., the victim, Detavious Turner, a 21-year-old Black male, was shot in the rear parking lot of the Jacry Apartments located in the 3800 block of Bonnie View Road.  The victim was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.  Anyone with information regarding this offense is encouraged to contact Homicide Detective White at 214-671-3690 or jacob.white@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us. This offense is documented on case number 278062-2016.

Victim: Detavious Turner

The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance for information regarding a homicide investigation.

On November 27, 2016, at approximately 5:19 p.m., the victim, Brian Sample, a White male 46-years-old, was found deceased inside a hotel room from signs of homicidal violence at 13402 Noel Road.  Detectives are attempting to identify  two White females who were last seen with the victim.  Detectives would also like to identify two Black males who are also pictured.

Anyone with information regarding this offense or the identity and whereabouts of the two females is encouraged to contact the Dallas Police Homicide Unit at 214-671-3661 or Detective Chaney, #7830, at 214-671-3650/ derick.chaney@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us. Please refer to Dallas Police case number 283171-2016.

If you wish to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at (214) 373-TIPS, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this and other felony offenses.

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Updated December 1, 2016:

At the request of Dallas Police, Oak Farms Dairy is offering a $10,000 reward in connection with the murder of Maria Romero-Villegas. 

On September 7, 2016, she was found murdered in the 3400 block of Kellogg.  She was last seen leaving her place of employment—a taco restaurant inside an Exxon station at 3003 East Illinois–at approximately 10:00 p.m. the evening before. She had been driving a 1997 Dodge pickup with silver trim.

At this point in the investigation, police have exhausted all workable leads and are hopeful the $10,000 reward will bring forward information needed to bring justice in the case. 

Oak Farms will pay $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the persons responsible for this offense.  Anyone with information is asked to call Dallas Police Detective Andrea Isom at 214-671-3701. This reward offer will remain in force for six months.

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The Dallas Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in the murder investigation of victim Maria Romero-Villegas.  On September 7, 2016, at approximately 7:21 a.m., victim Romero-Villegas was found deceased at 3410 Kellogg Avenue Dallas, Texas.  The investigation determined that victim died from homicidal violence.  The victim was last seen leaving the Exxon gas station at 3003 E. Illinois Ave. on September 6, 2016, at approximately 10:00 p.m. driving a 1997 Dodge Pickup with Silver trim.  At this time, there is limited suspect information in regards to this offense.

 Homicide detectives are seeking information as to victim Romero-Villegas whereabouts between September 6, 2016, and September 7, 2016.

 If the public knows of any possible suspect(s) and/or information is obtained in relation to this homicide offense, please contact Detective Isom at 214-671-3701. 

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On Monday, December 5, 2016 at about 3:10 a.m., Tamaika White was shot and killed while she was the passenger inside a vehicle traveling south bound at the 1300 block of South Marsalis Ave., Dallas, TX. The individual in the above picture was seen in a Toyota Matrix, gray in color with a sunroof following the victim.  Anyone with information regarding the unknown individual’s name and/or vehicle whereabouts should contact Detective Montenegro, #6991, with the Dallas Police Departments Homicide Unit at 214-671-3624 or by email e.montenegro@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us. Please refer to Dallas Police Case number 289430-2016.  

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On December 11, 2016 at approximately 4:00 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call at the Regency Hotel located at 11350 LBJ Freeway.  The victim, Stephen Egana, a 21-year-old Black male, was shot by an unknown suspect.   The victim was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries. 

Derrick Hicks, a person of interest, may have been present during the shooting.  Anyone with information regarding this offense or the whereabouts of Derrick Hicks is encouraged to contact the Dallas Police Homicide Unit at 214-671-3661 or Detective David at 214-283-4834 or steven.david@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us  Please refer to Dallas Police case number 294451-2016.

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Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call crime Stoppers at (214) 373- TIPS (8477), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Person of Interest: Derrick Hicks

The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to help locate a homicide suspect.

On November 20, 2016, at approximately 8:33 P.M., the suspect, Dequalon Kelvion Garrett shot and killed the victim, Detavious Turner at 3823 Bonnie View Road, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. If anyone has information regarding the location of suspect Dequalon Garrett contact Homicide Detective J. H. White #7682, at (214) 671-3690 or  jacob.white@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us .Please refer to Dallas Police Case number 278062-2016.

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(214)373-TIPS, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

On December 25, 2016, at approximately 10:32 p.m., the victim, Jose Cruz, a Latin male 19-years-old, was involved in a crash at the 2100 block of West Amherst Avenue.  As a result of the initial crash investigation, it was determined the victim had been shot.  He was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.  Anyone with information regarding this offense is encouraged to contact Homicide Detective White, #7682, at 214-671-3690 or jacob.white@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us Please refer to Dallas Police Case number 306707-2016.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call Crime Stoppers at  (214) 373-TIPS, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

On December 5, 2016, Tamaika White, the victim, met the unknown Latin male suspect at the City Inn Motel located at 223 S. Ewing Avenue just before 3:00 a.m.  The victim walked to the courtyard of the motel where she met the suspect. They walked to the witness’ vehicle then Tamaika and the suspect walked to and entered the suspect’s vehicle. After a few minutes, the victim exited the suspect’s vehicle and walked back to the witness’ vehicle. She got in and the witness’ vehicle reversed and left the parking lot of the motel. The suspect followed them and caught up to their vehicle in the 1300 block of South Marsalis where the suspect shot at the vehicle killing Ms. White.

The vehicle in the surveillance video is believed to be a possible early model Toyota Matrix, grey in color with factory wheels and a sun roof. The Dallas Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying the individual and the vehicle in the surveillance video. This case is documented on case number 289430-2016.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call Crime Stoppers at  (214) 373-TIPS, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

-DH

Update – December 29, 2016 @ 2:28 PM:

The Dallas Police Department announces that a Murder warrant has been issued for Faustino Valdez in connection with the death of Marisol Espinosa.

If anyone has information concerning this case or the suspect, they should immediately call 911 or Homicide Detective C. Shelton, at 214-283-4900. This investigation is still active and ongoing. This is the only information being released at this time.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call crime Stoppers at (214) 373-Tips, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

UPDATE – March 8, 2016 @ 6:00 PM:

The Dallas County Medical Examiner has identified the remains found at 2900 Dowdy Ferry Road on Sunday, March 6^th as belonging to Marisol Espinosa.

In light of the identification made, the Dallas Police Department has reclassified the investigation into Marisol Espinosa’s disappearance as a homicide investigation.  We still await the determination as to a cause and manner of death from the Medical Examiner.  We will release additional information as it becomes available and appropriate to do so.

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Update: January 5, 2016

Below is a timeline of the investigation and its progression:

December 12, 2015 – Espinosa, mother, and kids moved in with ex-boyfriend after their house caught fire 

December 29, 2015 – Youth Ops began investigation as Want to Locate

December 29, 2015 – January 1, 2016 – Interviewed family/friends

January 1, 2016 – Increased to Critical Missing/Endangered Person when vehicle was found 

January 1, 2016 – Present –

• Crimes Against Persons Division was added to the investigation to interview possible witnesses, gather evidence etc.
• DPD personnel continued searching various areas with assistance from the Helicopter Unit, K-9, Mounted, and Patrol
• Youth and Patrol personnel, along with Mark 9 Search & Rescue, and the Mounted Unit searched the creek/storm drain on foot and horseback near the Umphress Recreational Center on Umphress Road., due to close proximity to last seen location and where vehicle was recovered.
• Helicopter Unit checked area and on-foot personnel searched areas where the helicopter personnel were unable to see.
• Southeast Patrol personnel and Deployment have been put on Special Assignment to assist. Officer are currently checking vacant lots, verifying locations, etc.

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The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating endangered missing person, Ms. Marisol Espinosa. Ms. Espinosa was last seen on December 29, 2015 at about 8:00 a.m. leaving her residence in the 7700 block of Aurora Street. On January 1, 2016, Ms. Espinosa’s vehicle was found abandoned behind the apartment complex, Las Lomas Apartments at 6161 Trail Glen Drive. Ms. Espinosa is described as a 34 year old Latin female and is 5’5 and weighs 125 pounds. 

If anyone has seen Ms. Marisol Espinosa or has any information about her whereabouts, please contact the Dallas Police Department Missing Persons Unit at 214-671-4268.

Marisol Espinosa

On December 11, 2016 at approximately 4:00 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call at the Regency Hotel located at 11350 LBJ Freeway. The victim, Stephen Egana, a 21-year-old Black male, was shot by an unknown suspect. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.

On January 3, 2017, Cicero Leonard Louisjean was arrested by the METRO Unit at the Budget Suites at 9519 Forest Lane. He was brought to the Homicide Unit where he was interviewed. He was placed in jail for the Murder of Stephen Egana on a $250,000.00 bond. This offense was reported on case number  294451-2016.

For more information please read the below affidavit:

UPDATE: January 4, 2017, at 6:00 p.m:

Suspect, Jose Reynaldo Zamora-Banegas

Suspect, Jose Armando Nunez- Zamora

On June 21, 2016, victim Jairo Gonzalez, a Latin 52-years-old, was shot and killed at 14100 Montfort Road. The investigation has revealed that suspects Jose Armando Nunez-Zamora, a Latin male 28-years-old and Jose Reynaldo Zamora-Banegas, a Latin male 28-years-old were responsible for the victims death. Capital Murder warrants have been obtained for their arrests. Anyone with information regarding the suspects whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Dallas Police Homicide Unit at 214-671-3661 or Detective C. Shelton at 214-283-4900.

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Victim: Jairo Gonzalez

The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance seeking information regarding a murder investigation.

On June 21, 2016, at approximately 11:50 p.m., officers responded to a call for police regarding a shooting at 14100 Montfort Road. Upon arrival, officers found the victim Jairo Gonzalez, a Latin male 52-years-old, shot multiple times. Mr. Gonzalez was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. 

The Dallas Police Department is asking that anyone with information about this murder to contact the Homicide Unit at (214) 671-3661 or Detective Shelton at (214) 671-3612. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Crime Stoppers at (214) 373-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses.

Victim, Grady Dunn Jr.

On January 4, 2017, at approximately 9:52 p.m., the victim, Grady Dunn Jr., a 28-year-old Black male, and a Black male passenger, were involved in a crash at Scyene Road and N. St. Augustine Drive. As a result of the initial crash investigation, it was determined the victim had been involved in a minor accident with the suspect at Brewster Street and N. St. Augustine Drive. When the victim exited his vehicle to exchange information with the suspect, the suspect pulled a gun on the victim and attempted to rob him. During the course of the robbery, the suspect shot the victim. The victim fled in his vehicle and as a result of his injuries he crashed his vehicle at Scyene Road and N. St. Augustine Drive. He was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries. The passenger was also transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Homicide Detective Trujillano, #8874, at 214-671-3625 or pedro.trujillano@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us Please refer to report #003344-2017.

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Dallas Police Homicide detectives are reaching out to the community for information about two separate homicide incidents that occurred last year. 

One year ago today, on January 10, 2016 at approximately 9:39 a.m., the victim, Charles McBride B/M/66, was found deceased from multiple gunshot wounds along the side of the road in the 3600 block of Kolloch Drive.  Anyone with information regarding this offense is encouraged to contact the Dallas Police Homicide Unit at 214-671-3661 or Detective Maudlin at 214-671-3676 or brent.maudlin@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us.  Please refer to Dallas Police case number 007679-2016.  If you would like to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS. 

Victim: Charles McBride B/M/66

One year ago today, on January 10, 2016 at approximately 10:46 p.m., patrol officers responded to a call about an unresponsive male sitting inside his vehicle in the 2300 block of Kirnwood Drive.  Upon arrival, officers observed the victim, Reginald Chambers B/M/44, inside his vehicle with a gunshot wound to his upper body.  The victim was shot by an unknown suspect.  Anyone with information regarding this offense is encouraged to contact Homicide Detective C. Walton at 214-671-3632 or Christopher.walton@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us.  Please refer to Dallas Police case number 008075-2016.  If you would like to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS. 

Victim: Reginald Chambers B/M/44

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One year ago today, on January 12, 2016, victims, Alexander Udom and Todd Moore were discovered shot inside their Surrey Row Apartment located at 7272 Marvin D Love Freeway #1334, Dallas, Texas. Detectives discovered that property was taken from inside the apartment. The Dallas Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this offense to call Homicide Detective Montenegro at 214-671-3624.

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On January 18, 2017, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Dallas police responded to a shooting call at 2200 Cooper Street. The victim, Inocencio Granados, a 29 year old Latin male, was shot during an apparent robbery. He was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Homicide Detective Duggan, #5971, at 214-671-3642 or richard.duggan@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us. Please refer to report #014014-2017.