I hope that it gives them some closure knowing that this person is taken off the street, Portland Police Chief Gary Giles said of the victims families and the community. There were some measures taken by the suspect Mr. Garza earlier in the evening in preparatory of this double homicide, Cory told reporters, according to KRIS-TV. A native of Des Moines, Iowa, she holds a Master?s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a Master?s in sociology from Michigan State University. DNA evidence was collected from the bodies at this time. Marshals and Texas Rangers in the San Antonio suburb of Helotes, local media reported. Dateline originally aired an episode on the case in 2017 after a San Patricio County Judge found David Strickland, a Portland, Texas, man, guilty of capital murder. [3], Police used GPS to discover that David Strickland's cell phone had been near the Chapa home when the letter had been hand-delivered. It was higher than in 44.6% U.S. cities. He called 911 on Saturday at about 1:30 a.m., but he did not reveal much, cops said, according to KIII-TV. Portland police say they don't know the motive for the shooting Friday night that killed 19-year-old Mollie Olgin and wounded 18-year-old Mary Kristene Chapa in Violet Andrews Park. These items were turned over to investigators in the Olgin case. Dateline originally aired an episode on the case in 2017 after a San Patricio County Judge found David Strickland, a Portland, Texas, man, guilty of capital murder. While Mollie Olgin died, her girlfriend, Mary Kristene Chapa, miraculously survived. Neighbors described Jennifer Phillips as, in the words of KRIS-TV, the heart of the community, and Eli as a playful soul., [Screengrab of memorial for Jennifer Phillips and Eli Garza at their home via KIII], Have a tip we should know? Olgin, 19, and her girlfriend Chapa, 18, were found shot in the head Saturday in a Portland, Tx park. Strickland was sentenced to life in prison without parole in September 2016. They followed my story since day one and I want to thank everybody for that.". Just come now, Roel Garza said in 911 audio obtained by KRIS-TV. His wife faces charges of tampering with evidence. A man murdered his wife and young son, made a cryptic 911 call and died by suicide, according to police in Portland, Texas. Furthermore, when the letter was delivered, Kristenes family saw a black sedan in the area. Members and supporters of the gay community held a vigil on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif., at the corner of Castro and Market Streets for Mollie Olgin and Mary Kristene Chapa, two lesbian teens who were shot on Friday near Corpus Christi, Texas. The biological evidence then became a point of contention, seemingly highlighting his potential involvement in the crime. Spellman had been staying with his father's best friend just down the street from the scene of the crime. Two years after a brutal attack on a female couple near Corpus Christi made national headlines, a break in the case has resulted in two arrests. The front door was open, according to the official version of events in the KIII report. Mary Kristene Chapa, 18, and her girlfriend, Mollie Olgin, 19, were shot in the head at Violet Andrews Park in Portland, Texas on June 22. Convicted in 1979 of aggravated sexual assault for kidnapping and raping an 18-year-old woman at knifepoint. U.S. "He couldn't even look at me, which was disappointing, because I wanted him to see what he had done.". [9], Layton Police investigating the burglary had discovered evidence in Strickland's car including two guns, ammunition, a suppressor, gloves and a backpack containing condoms, flex handcuffs, bolt cutters, a knife and other items. A poster depicting Kristene Chapa and her girlfriend Mollie Judith Olgin, at the Chapa residence on June 11, 2013 in Corpus Christi, TX. Chapa was also sexually assaulted. The women had been sexually assaulted and shot in the head around midnight the previous evening. "All my supporters; they've been there. Portland, a small town of 16,000 just north of Corpus Christi, is not known for crime and has not seen a homicide in two years. 47 Two years after a brutal attack on a female couple near Corpus Christi made national headlines, a break in the case has resulted in two arrests. [1], David Malcolm Strickland was convicted of the crime in 2014. Then, he took it back. Attorneys for convicted killer David Strickland are asking for a hearing along with records they hope will prove someone else was to blame for the 2012 double shooting in a Portland park. As the investigation carried on, there was a break in the case in June 2014 when Kristenes father received an anonymous letter in the mail. Members and supporters of the gay community held a vigil on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif., at the corner of Castro and Market Streets for Mollie Olgin and Mary Kristene Chapa, two lesbian teens who were shot on Friday near Corpus Christi, Texas. The chief described the mother as struck multiple times in the head., We had four officers on scene, and it was rough on them, Cory said. Chapa was 18 years old in June 2012 when she and her girlfriend Mollie Olgin were shot in the head execution-style at Violet Andrews Park in Portland, Texas. Cops found three people dead inside the childs bedroom: Jennifer Phillips, Eli Garza and the perpetrator Roel Garza. The teenagers were shot execution-style and left for dead in a park in Portland, Texas. "I felt powerful, like I took my power back to be able to stand up against him," Chapa said. Its apparent in the investigation that once the suspect Mr. Garza made the call to the police department, he committed suicide in the bedroom where the wife and child had already been killed, Cory said. PORTLAND, Texas A husband, wife and their five-year-old son are dead after a murder suicide in the City of Portland, according to police. Have a tip or story idea? In July 1987, he was sentenced to death for the murder of 18-year-old Suzanne Harrison, 20-year-old Gena Turner and 19-year-old Bryan Boone. Chapa suffered tunnel vision and lost part of her mobility. [3] There were several witnesses who had seen McFadden close to the scene of the crime on the day of the killings. Olgin died from her wounds, but Chapa is currently recovering in a local hospital. About 50 people attended a candle light vigil held for Mollie Judith Olgin and Mary Kristene Chapa Friday June 29, 2012 at Woodlawn Lake. His sentence will automatically be appealed. David Malcolm Strickland, 27, was arrested Friday by U.S. William Davis, who worked at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas, was convicted of capital murder on Oct. 19. Ive been trying to think of anybody I know that would try and hurt them for any reason, Garrett said, and not one person comes to mind.. (PHOTOS: Teens in America: Class Pictures). [8] In October 1999, he was executed in the Huntsville Unit by lethal injection. WebPortland police solved a 40-year-old murder case by matching DNA found at the crime scene with data in a public genealogy site. The following morning, a couple discovered the bodies of the two women in knee-high grass near a scenic lookout in the park, police said. The investigators worked the case, eventually arresting the culprit, David Strickland. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. People run under a giant rainbow flag after a vigil for Mollie Judith Olgin, 19, and Mary Kristene Chapa, 18, at Cal Anderson Park on Friday, June 29, 2012. About 100 people came out for the vigil to remember Olgin, who died June 23 at the park, and show their support for Chapa, who is in the hospital in stable condition. Portland, Oregons, homicide rate soared a staggering 1,900% in 2021, with 20 killings, compared with one during the first three months of 2020. But Kristene, who was 18 years old at the time, was still alive and rushed to a hospital, where she recovered over time. Sentenced to 15 years in prison in 1973 for two counts of rape. Authorities said last year they didnt believe the attack was a hate crime, but they hadnt established a motive. There is still a lot to do in order to prepare the case for prosectuion". Strickland's lawyers said his DNA was found on several items at the park, including cigarette butts and an energy drink can. PHOTOS: A Visual History of the Gay-Rights Movement. The Layton man's home had been burglarized that year by David Strickland, a former friend. Vigils for the women are also scheduled for Friday in Washington, D.C., and Portland, Texas, among other cities. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. A couple out bird watching the next morning found the girls Olgin had died but Chapa, who tried to claw her way out of the thorny brush, was alive. WebCrime rate in Portland, TX The 2019 crime rate in Portland, TX is 110 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.4 times lower than the U.S. average. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Vigils were held across the county by the LGBT community, and some suspected the case could be a hate crime. [emailprotected]. The investigators worked the case, eventually arresting the culprit, David Strickland. Members and supporters of the gay community held a vigil on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif., at the corner of Castro and Market Streets for Mollie Olgin and Mary Kristene Chapa, two lesbian teens who were shot on Friday near Corpus Christi, Texas. See our subscription options and special offers at Caller.com/subscribe, After two hours of being interviewed by Portland police and Texas Rangers. David Strickland was not the person who killed a 19-year-old in a Portland park, and new DNA evidence proves it, attorneys for Strickland say. "We are confident that we have the person responsible for this horrific crime in custody. I stared at him, right, whenever I was testifying, and not one look. Olgin died from her wounds, but Chapa is currently recovering in a local hospital. Committed the July 24, 1979, murder of Anna Marie Hlavka in. Officers described finding a tragic, horrifying murder scene at the home in northeast Portland. The 2019 Portland crime rate fell by 29% compared to 2018. He was released on parole in July 1985. Court document: David Strickland denied appeal in killing of Mollie Olgin in 2012, Defense: New DNA results exonerate man convicted in 2012 double shooting in Portland, 'Truth About Murder with Sunny Hostin' episode about 2012 Portland attack of teens to air, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. A crowd of over 100 people attend a vigil for Mollie Judith Olgin, 19, and Mary Kristene Chapa, 18, at Cal Anderson Park on Friday, June 29, 2012. "My family was there with me, and then my mom she was a big part of it," Kristene Chapa said. Attorneys for convicted killer David Strickland are asking for a hearing along with records they hope will prove someone else was to blame for the 2012 double shooting in a Portland park. WebAMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Police say a Texas mother has been charged with murder in the death of her 2-month-old baby, KFDA reports. (AP Photo/Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Michael Zamora). [7], In January 2019, McFadden was linked by DNA via GEDmatch to the July 24, 1979 murder of Anna Marie Hlavka; Anna was found dead by her sister inside her apartment. Received a 911 call from a distraught male who was advising that he needed law enforcement assistance, Portland Police Chief Mark Cory told reporters. The two teenagers were found in tall grass on a park overlook in the small town near Corpus Christi, where one of the two victims attended school. On May 4, 1986, McFadden kidnapped 20-year-old Gena Turner, 19-year-old Bryan Boone, and 18-year-old Suzanne Harrison as they took a trip to Lake Hawkins north of Tyler, Texas. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. McFadden had been convicted of rape three times between 1972 and 1978, but never had to serve his full sentence. Chapa is currently taking college courses while writing a book about her experience. Due to the attacks brutal nature, it received heavy media coverage and resulted in public outrage. David and Laura owned a car that matched the description. It points out that a jury found "ample evidence" to convict Strickland. PORTLAND, Texas Portland police confirm a double-homicide suicide took place early Saturday morning. In June 2012, Mollie Olgin and her girlfriend, Mary Kristene Chapa, were bound, sexually assaulted and shot in the head at Violet Andrews Park in Portland before their bodies were found by bird watchers. WebCrime rate in Portland, TX The 2019 crime rate in Portland, TX is 110 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.4 times lower than the U.S. average. Portland police say they don't know the motive for the shooting Friday night that killed 19-year-old Mollie Olgin and wounded 18-year-old Mary Kristene Chapa in Violet Andrews Park. The biological evidence then became a point of contention, seemingly highlighting his potential involvement in the crime. The Layton man was tracked down, but he had a solid alibi for the night of the murder. Portland police have not provided details about how Strickland was linked to the case. The teenagers were shot execution-style and left for dead in a park in Portland, Texas. They said incidents like this are rare, with the last being five years ago. [4][7] The Texas Appeals Court affirmed the conviction and sentence in November 1993. We have a lot of evidence to still continue to process, he said. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Samantha Garrett, Olgins roommate, said that the couple had not received any threats or hateful remarks about their new relationship. Portland, Oregons, homicide rate soared a staggering 1,900% in 2021, with 20 killings, compared with one during the first three months of 2020. So, lets find out what happened to David then, shall we? Arrested in May 1986 for the rape and murder of 18-year-old high school cheerleader Suzanne Harrison and the murder of 20-year-old Gena Turner and 19-year old Bryan Boone who were shot. Though he was suspected by police for two years, hewas never charged in the case. "We don't want that person to have knowledge of the warrant and be tipped off.". Nevertheless, the jury found David, then 30, guilty of capital murder and aggravated sexual assault. On Jan. 31, police announced that Jerry Walter McFadden of Texas had killed Anna Marie Hlavka in Portland on Jan. 24, 1979. The other man, from Nevada,admitted he was at the park that night and lived in the area at the time of the shooting. The gunshot initially left Chapa unable to sit or stand, with the bullet piercing the part of her brain controlling movements on her left side. I do miss it a lot and, like, even being able to pick up my niece and nephews. Emailus. Olgin died at the scene and Chapa is in stable condition in the hospital. Friends of the girls have said that Olgin and Chapa began dating five months ago. 2023 www.caller.com. Members and supporters of the gay community held a vigil on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif., at the corner of Castro and Market Streets for Mollie Olgin and Mary Kristene Chapa, two lesbian teens who were shot on Friday near Corpus Christi, Texas. He was also seen talking to people at the crime scene, telling them that his partner, Laura, knew one of the victims. Strickland had also inserted himself in the original investigation, talking to investigators and being seen at the crime scene just days after the shooting. After an investigation, police confirmed that Garza shot his child and wife, and then took his own life shortly after hanging up with Portland PD. It was written from the perspective of a hitman who claimed that someone from Layton, Utah, was responsible for the attacks and had wanted Kristene dead. Portland police say they don't know the motive for the shooting Friday night, June 22, 2012, that killed 19-year-old Mollie Olgin and wounded 18-year-old Mary Kristene Chapa in Violet Andrews Park. A Nov. 13 motion fromSan Patricio County prosecutors argue even if the hair came from the other man, "it does not exonerate" Strickland. He called 911 on Saturday at about 1:30 a.m., but he did not reveal much, cops said, according to KIII-TV. McFadden was executed in Texas in October 1999 for the murders of three other women. Report: Houston is the No. Police say Garza did not have any prior history of violence. Chapa, now 20, had gone with Olgin that Friday night to Violet Andrews Park in Portland outside Corpus Christi to see where her girlfriend had been baptized. The city carved $16 million, or 7%, out of its police budget last year. I want to have my independence back.". Messages left by NBC News seeking comment from Chapa and her family werent immediately returned. WebAMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Police say a Texas mother has been charged with murder in the death of her 2-month-old baby, KFDA reports. Chapa was 18 years old in June 2012 when she and her girlfriend Mollie Olgin were shot in the head execution-style at Violet Andrews Park in Portland, Texas. San Patricio County prosecutors argued that even if the hair came from another man, it would not exonerate Strickland. ', Garza replied 'just come now'. He is facing charges of capital murder, aggravated assault with a weapon and aggravated sexual assault in the June 23, 2012, attack on Mollie Olgin, 19, who died in the shooting in Portland on the Corpus Christi Bay. His wife is charged with tampering with evidence. William Davis, who worked at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas, was convicted of capital murder on Oct. 19. Mollie Judith Olgin, 19, and her girlfriend Mary Kristene Chapa, 18, were found shot in the head last Saturday in a Portland, Tx park. She has recovered those abilities but was still recently undergoing physical rehabilitation. Marshals, Texas Rangers and the police officers from Portland, where the attack occurred, detained Strickland and his wife, Laura Kimberly, 23. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Report: Houston ranked No. The following morning, a couple discovered the bodies of the two women in knee-high grass near a scenic lookout in the park, police said. So, lets find out what happened to David then, shall we. He is charged with capital murder, aggravated sexual assault and aggravated assault. The episode can be streamed on the NBC app or online atwww.nbcnews.com/dateline. December 17, 2021 In June 2012, a young teenage couple was found shot in a park in Portland, Texas. Chapa was also sexually assaulted. At the time, Strickland denied shooting and raping the girls. Courtesy of Bexar County Sheriff's Office. Marshals and Texas Rangers in the San Antonio suburb of Helotes, local media reported. In September 2016, he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. U.S. "There are still a lot of things that that we cannot release but we're confident that we do have our person.". December 17, 2021 In June 2012, a young teenage couple was found shot in a park in Portland, Texas. 1 most stressful city for U.S. workers, Turner: State takeover of Houston ISD could happen next week, Bun B on bringing Southern rap stars to Houston's Rodeo, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, Astros show struggles with new MLB pitch clock rules, How the Houston Zoo moved its flock of flamingos to a new home, This is what Houston looks like from space, West Texans share apocalyptic photos of after massive dust storm, Houston leaders delay vote on Hobby Airport concesssions contract, Watch: Houston Astros' Luis Garcia debuts new windup, Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious on-air interview with reporter. [3], Other evidence included in the arrest warrant included the fact that a gun in Strickland's possession was matched to bullet casings at the crime scene. While David Strickland was eventually convicted of the murder, evidence at the crime scene initially implicated Dylan Spellman. When police arrived, they found the front door open, and found a family of three, 5-year-old Eli Garza, 36-year-old Jennifer Phillips, and 52-year-old Roel Garza dead in the child's bedroom. The type of DNA testing being done uses technology that wasn't available at the time of Strickland's trial. In June 2012, a young teenage couple was found shot in a park in Portland, Texas. Marshals and Texas Rangers in the San Antonio suburb of Helotes, local media reported. "Once we have a warrant, we start doing everything on our end to find the person as quickly as possible," Bozeman said. A vigil will also be held in San Fransisco, a city well known for its support of gay rights. "I kept waiting. 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Daly Mellinger holds Norma Jean, a Boston Chihuaha, as she watches the vigil with Jennifer Cota at Cal Anderson Park on Friday, June 29, 2012. Theresa Garnero and Rosie Castillo embrace during a vigil. However, at that point, the authorities had another suspect, Dylan Spellman, who was linked to the crime scene through DNA evidence. [18]. Ammunition found in his possession was identified as the same ammunition used in the killings of Boone and Turner. A friend said Chapa remembers the night of the shooting. "I struggle with [post-traumatic stress disorder] and anxiety. My sympathies and condolences go to the victims and their families who had to endure this wicked act of violence.. [2], On June 23, 2012, birdwatchers at Violet Andrews Park called police after discovering two women's bodies lying below a viewing deck. The city carved $16 million, or 7%, out of its police budget last year. "He's behind bars because of me, so he's watching this right now.". Corpus Christi police concluded that the robbery was targeted. The prosecution did not seek the death penalty and Strickland was sentenced to life imprisonment. Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Oops! Paroled in December 1978. The investigation is ongoing. Gerald Walter McFadden was born on March 21, 1948, in Haskell County Texas. Olgin was pronounced dead at the scene and an unconscious Chapa was taken to a local hospital where she eventually regained consciousness. A man murdered his wife and young son, made a cryptic 911 call and died by suicide, according to police in Portland, Texas. David Malcolm Strickland, 27, was arrested Friday by U.S. The Portland, Texas couple was found shot in the head on Saturday, June 23. We know fromMollies parents that they were close, he said. More:Could David Strickland be exonerated in 2012 Portland double shooting? 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