KS - Raul Lopez-Vargas, 52, found murdered, Salina, 10 Sept 2017 *Arrest*

Salina Police officers were sent to 721 Seneca in Salina, Kansas at approximately 10:12 a.m. Sunday, September 10, 2017, in reference to a deceased person in a vehicle. Upon arrival, they found a silver 2003 Lincoln Town Car parked in the driveway. Inside the vehicle was a deceased person in the backseat who has been identified as Raul Lopez-Vargas, 52, of Solomon, Kansas.

Police say the case is being investigated as a homicide.

“We are still in the early stages of this investigation so very little information can be released,” said Police Captain Mike Sweeney in a media release. “More information may be released at a later time as the case progresses.”

Police are encouraging anyone with information to contact them at 785-826-7210. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may contact the Salina/Saline County Crime Stoppers hotline at 785-825-TIPS.

Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Photo of Lopez-Vargas courtesy of Salina PD, Crime Scene photo courtesy of KSAL.com



Media:

http://www.ksal.com/salina-death-investigated-as-homicide/

http://www.ksal.com/salina-crime-stoppers-9-15-16/

http://www.salina.com/news/20171101/affidavit-victims-dna-on-clothes-gum

DNA from both a Salina man who was killed and his accused killer was found in blood stains collected from the pocket of the accused murderer’s pants and on a piece of gum found between the back seat and the rear passenger door of a silver 2003 Lincoln Town Car, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Saline County District Court.

The affidavit, written by law enforcement officers, details the evidence supporting the arrest of Leobardo Velasquez, 38, of Salina, in connection with the September murder of Raul Lopez-Vargas...

An autopsy revealed that Lopez-Vargas had suffered more than 108 injuries that included scrapes, marks and stab wounds. About 100 stab wounds were found on his head, face and hands.

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