Crime
Joselyn Espinoza murderer Francisco Ochoa is out on $50,000 bond
Houston police have charged 19-year-old Francisco Javier Ochoa with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Joselyn Espinoza.
Arely De Luna, the mother of Joselyn Espinoza, expressed her frustration and outrage over the fact that Ochoa, the individual accused of her daughter’s murder, is out on a $50,000 bond, while her family is still struggling to cover funeral expenses. “How is it possible that this murderer is out on bond until his next court date on December 3rd?” she asked.
De Luna urged the prosecutor at the 209th District Court to either upgrade the charges immediately or bring Ochoa back to court before the December hearing. “My daughter deserves justice. My granddaughter is devastated, knowing that her mother is never coming back.”
She called the decision to release Ochoa on bond “an insult and a slap in the face,” expressing fear for her and her family’s safety now that Ochoa is free. De Luna emphasized that it feels as though the prosecutor is more concerned about Ochoa and his family than the victims. “I will not sit by and do nothing,” she declared.
De Luna also noted that, before Ochoa was taken into custody, there had been suspicious activity around her home, with cars driving by slowly and parking outside for extended periods. These vehicles had no tags and would speed away after a while. “I felt a little more at peace when he was in custody, but not anymore.”
She concluded by vowing to take action after her daughter’s burial, saying, “I will make as many phone calls, visit as many places, and do whatever it takes to put you back in jail.
The incident occurred in the early morning hours of September 15th when Espinoza was found suffering from a gunshot wound at St. Joseph Medical Center. Despite being transported to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, she tragically succumbed to her injuries.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.