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Texas Real Estate Agent Arrested in Connection with 2012 Murder Case

Mayra Velasquez, a Texas real estate agent, was arrested on July 17, 2026, for her alleged involvement in the 2012 murder of Irasema Chavez. The case, which went cold for years, was revived through genetic genealogy techniques that led to new evidence against Velasquez. Authorities have scheduled a news conference to provide further details.

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Mayra Velasquez, a Texas real estate agent, was arrested on July 17, 2026, for her alleged involvement in the 2012 murder of Irasema Chavez. The case, which went cold for years, was revived through genetic genealogy techniques that led to new evidence against Velasquez. Authorities have scheduled a news conference to provide further details.

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Texas real estate agent suspected in nearly 100-stab cold case posted global vacations before arrest

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Texas Real Estate Agent Arrested in Connection with 2012 Murder Case