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'Single dating woman's worst nightmare': Man 'obsessed' with McDonald's co-worker stalked, killed her and her roommate
Rosendo Jesus Montoya was sentenced to life in a Texas prison without the chance of parole for stalking and killing Mary Heinz and her roommate Laura West last year The post ‘Single dating woman’s worst nightmare’: Man ‘obsessed’ with McDonald’s co-worker stalked, killed her and her roommate first appeared on Law & Crime.
Poteet man sentenced to life in prison, agrees to plea deal in capital murder case
ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas – A Poteet man accused of killing two women in Atascosa County and then setting fire to the crime scene has accepted a plea deal in the case. On Monday, Rosendo Jesus Montoya, 28, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to capital murder of multiple persons.
Poteet man gets life in prison in capital murder case
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — Atascosa County wanted to get justice for the families of two women killed just over a year ago. On Wednesday, they got their wish when the man responsible for their deaths was sentenced to life in prison. Laura West, 43, was found dead in...
Locals compete in Battle for Atascosa County Tournament
The inaugural Battle for Atascosa County Alumni Tournament was held June 28 and 29 at the Pleasanton Athletics Complex. Graduates from Pleasanton, Jourdanton, Poteet and Charlotte High School were all invited to participate in the tournament. There were six teams in the men’s bracket and three in the women’s.
Ex-Boyfriend and Co-worker Shot Woman Dead and Her Roommate in Texas; Dumped Partial Dismembered Body Parts In Dumpsters and Forest
A 28-year-old man in Texas has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a woman he was fixated on and her roommate. He fatally shot both victims, ending their lives tragically. A sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole has been ordered for Rosendo...
Strays to lifesavers
Atascosa Animal Allies has helped almost 6,000 pets since it was formed in October of 2017. We are addressing the overpopulation of stray and unwanted pets in our county through adoptions, transferring animals out of the county, working with Pleasanton Animal Control and Atascosa County Animal Control and by holding reduced cost or free spay/neuter and vaccine clinics.
Lieutenant and judge represented Texas at Fort Worth conference
FORT WORTH, Texas — Lt. Slack and Judge Leal Jr. from Atascosa County spoke at the 80th Annual JPCA Conference, addressing nearly 500 judges, constables, and staff from offices across Texas. Lt. Slack represented his office and provided insights on legal advice and legal information, according to the press...
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