Man Found Hiding in Closet After Killing 5 People- Texas Authorities

A 38-year-old Mexican, Francisco Oropesa who allegedly took flight after he killed five people including a 9-year-old and his mother a week ago has been found by the Texas authorities.

CNN reports that the man was captured while hiding in a closet, some miles away from the crime scene on Tuesday after a four-day manhunt.

Oropesa gunned down the victims and according to the Sheriff, he would be charged with five counts of murder and bond set at $5 million.

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The victims include Garcia’s wife, Sonia Argentina Guzman, 25, and her son, Daniel Enrique Laso-Guzman, 9, Velazquez Alvarado, 21; Julisa Molina Rivera, 31 and Jose Jonathan Casarez, 18;

A source with the San Jacinto County District Attorney said the suspect is expected to appear in court on Wednesday.

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Credit: CNN

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