CCSO search for 2 men wanted for 2021 murder

BROWNSVILLE, Texas ( ValleyCentral ) — The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two men wanted for murder.

On Friday, May 21, 2021, deputies discovered the body of 42-year-old Genaro Urbano Castillo inside a residence in Cameron Park.

According to a release from the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office, Castillo was found with multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body.

Investigators identified the suspects of Castillo’s murder as 39-year-old Roman Torres, 48-year-old Jose Alfredo Villarreal and 33-year-old Rogelio Mendiola.

Torres and Mendiola were arrested and later posted bond. However, the release stated that Torres violated his bond conditions and was re-arrested.

Authorities believe Villarreal escaped to Matamoros. The release adds that investigators also believe Mendiola fled to Matamoros after he posted bond.

Anyone with information on Villarreal and Mendiola’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office at (956) 557-6700 or the Cameron County Crime Stoppers at (956) 350-5551.

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