A person of interest in the killing of a North Texas woman in Arlington last fall is now charged with her murder.
Arlington Police say the suspect, 44-year-old Jose Luis Moreno-Castaneda, was already in custody on a probation violation.
Following a lengthy investigation, Moreno-Castenada is now charged with murder in the death of 44-year-old Evila Yanez, who was found deceased from blunt force injuries in a parking lot along N. Cooper Street.
Police say Ms. Yanes and Mr. Moreno-Castaneda were in a lengthy dating relationship that had a documented history of domestic violence. Surveillance cameras at a local business captured the two of them together on October 29, 2022, just hours before her body was discovered.
Police say DNA was found on multiple items at the crime scene that linked to Moreno-Castaneda.
“This is a prime example of how the community working with their police department can make a positive difference,” said Arlington Chief of Police Al Jones. “With the help of our media partners and the public, we were able to quickly locate this individual. Then, thanks to the hard work and determination of our Homicide Unit, we were able to identify and collect the evidence needed to charge him with Murder. I’m extremely proud of this effort.”
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