Post by HeadMarshal on Mar 29, 2024 14:22:33 GMT -5
Photo Credits: Newspapers.com
Approximate Current Age: 52-53 (As of March 29, 2024. Based on July 8, 1999 Newspapers.com article)
Alias: Damaso Tomas Garcia
Date Of Crime: July 6, 1999
Location Of Crime: Elkhart, Indiana
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Damaso Garcia is wanted for the homicide of his estranged wife, Alicia Arellano. Damaso allegedly shot Alicia to death while she was inside her vehicle. Her two young children were also in the vehicle at time, one suffered a ruptured eardrum. Alicia's family and friends had stated that Damaso had threatened to kill her if she ever left him.
Damaso has unfortunately never been arrested.
Based on crime location, it is advised to contact Michiana Crime Stoppers at 1-800-342-STOP if you have any information on Damaso Garcia's whereabouts.
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Thoughts? As of today, March 29, 2024, Indiana's court records database shows murder case "20C01-9907-CF-00071" as in pending (active) status, with no filings since July 12, 1999 when a BW (Bench warrant) was ordered. Another case "20C01-9907-MC-00044" which was issued on the same day was dismissed two days later because the previous case was active. I believe these cases were converted from a legacy court system (probably paper and not electronic) which is why there is no warrant flag.
To summarize, since the first case is still in pending (active) status with no filings since the bench warrant was issued, that confirms that Damaso is still wanted on the state charges. I did check PACER and did not see a UFAP (Unlawful Flight To Avoid Prosecution) case for him.
I hope that Alicia's family, especially her children can get justice and accountability in her case.
- public.courts.in.gov/MyCase#/vw/CaseSummary/eyJ2Ijp7IkNhc2VUb2tlbiI6IjJSQXFud0NhUnAtUnFLOHRsTVdGeTdCOHoyWHFwTGdid1F2bVNJei1pcjgxIn19