Two More Arrested in Hernandez Murder Case – Aransas Pass Police investigators had not concluded the Jenna Hernandez murder case investigation with Lawrence Mireles’ conviction. [blockquote quote=”I believe the hard work and relentless pursuit of these individuals goes to show we take crime against our youth serious, and we will not back down against anyone who threatens to or harms the youth within our community.“” source=”Chief Eric Blanchard align=”right” max_width=”300px”]Aransas Pass lead investigator Captain Kyle Rhodes refused to relent until all involved parties were apprehended and brought to stand trial. Over the weekend Joshua Davis AGE 21 and his father Johnny Davis AGE 46 were arrested and charged with solicitation to commit murder. * Both have since bonded out of the Nueces County Jail.
Back in June 2012, Jenna Hernandez was taken out to Stedman Island and murdered from a single gunshot wound to the head. Investigators quickly determined that Lawrence Mireles was involved in the murder and arrested him. Lawrence Mireles has since been found guilty by a jury and sentence to serve 60 years in prison.
Further details leading up to the two new arrests cannot be shared publicly at this time.
I believe the hard work and relentless pursuit of these individuals goes to show we take crime against our youth serious, and we will not back down against anyone who threatens to or harms the youth within our community.
* UPDATED: Josh Davis is still in custody at San Patricio County Jail, where he was admitted after being arrested at the probation office in Sinton, Texas. Johnny Davis, likewise, remains in Nueces County Jail.
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