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GUILTY TX - Frankie Gonzalez, 2, found deceased, Cameron Park, Waco, 1 Jun 2020 *Arrests*
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Update on court site - but no court date...
For Gonzales:
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Event Date Event Desc
03/12/2021 LETTER FROM DEF
08/31/2020 WRIT RETURNED AND FILED SHOWING SVD 08/13/20
link: https://mclennan.edoctec.com/McLennanDCWeb/CriminalRecordsDetail.aspx?id=92378
For Gonzales:
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03/12/2021 LETTER FROM DEF
08/31/2020 WRIT RETURNED AND FILED SHOWING SVD 08/13/20
link: https://mclennan.edoctec.com/McLennanDCWeb/CriminalRecordsDetail.aspx?id=92378
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Both cases are still active, but no updates since the agreement to use teleconferencing for Villalon and the letter from Gonzales. Funnily, I now work in the jail where they are housed.
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Update on Laura Villalon-
10/11/2021 FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT-GRANTED
10/11/2021 ORDER OF ATTORNEY APPOINTMENT-SUSAN SHAFER
10/11/2021 FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT-GRANTED
10/11/2021 ORDER OF ATTORNEY APPOINTMENT-SUSAN SHAFER
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Finally got access - just one update for Villalon=
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Event Date Event Desc
11/03/2021 ORDER ON DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR EXAMINATION
link: https://mclennan.edoctec.com/McLennanDCWeb/CriminalRecordsDetail.aspx?id=92379
Maybe finally a hearing coming up!
Edited to add - no update on Gonzales.
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Event Date Event Desc
11/03/2021 ORDER ON DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR EXAMINATION
link: https://mclennan.edoctec.com/McLennanDCWeb/CriminalRecordsDetail.aspx?id=92379
Maybe finally a hearing coming up!
Edited to add - no update on Gonzales.
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Finally an article on the case!
Baby Frankie's parents surrender parental rights to his siblings, avoid termination trial
Jan. 8, 2022
A parental rights trial Tuesday for two sisters of Frankie Gonzalez, the toddler found battered and dead in June 2020 and whose parents were arrested in his death, has shifted focus after Frankie’s parents relinquished their rights to his siblings.
Child Protective Services officials still are seeking to terminate the parental rights of a man identified through a paternity test as the biological father of one the sisters.
The children’s mother, Laura Villalon, is under capital murder indictment, charged with fabricating a story about her missing toddler, Frankie, before leading police to his body in a trash bin in June 2020. Villalon, who previously lost custody of six older children because of neglect and prolonged drug abuse, signed termination papers Wednesday relinquishing custody of Frankie’s two sisters, who have been in CPS foster care since her arrest.
Lorenzo Gonzalez, Frankie’s father who is under indictment on injury to a child by omission and abandoning a child charges in Frankie’s death, believed that both of Frankie’s sisters were his biological daughters. However, he learned after a paternity test six months ago that one of the girls was fathered by Jorge Martinez. Gonzalez relinquished his rights to his daughter Thursday. That ended Villalon’s and Gonzalez’s involvement in the termination case.
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There is no trial setting in the criminal cases against Villalon or Gonzalez. However, 19th State District Judge Thomas West has scheduled a status conference in their cases for March 11.
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Both Villalon and Gonzalez remain in the McLennan County Jail on their respective pending charges. Gonzalez also is under an immigration detention order.
and the court site has nothing updated since I was last there....
Baby Frankie's parents surrender parental rights to his siblings, avoid termination trial
Jan. 8, 2022
A parental rights trial Tuesday for two sisters of Frankie Gonzalez, the toddler found battered and dead in June 2020 and whose parents were arrested in his death, has shifted focus after Frankie’s parents relinquished their rights to his siblings.
Child Protective Services officials still are seeking to terminate the parental rights of a man identified through a paternity test as the biological father of one the sisters.
The children’s mother, Laura Villalon, is under capital murder indictment, charged with fabricating a story about her missing toddler, Frankie, before leading police to his body in a trash bin in June 2020. Villalon, who previously lost custody of six older children because of neglect and prolonged drug abuse, signed termination papers Wednesday relinquishing custody of Frankie’s two sisters, who have been in CPS foster care since her arrest.
Lorenzo Gonzalez, Frankie’s father who is under indictment on injury to a child by omission and abandoning a child charges in Frankie’s death, believed that both of Frankie’s sisters were his biological daughters. However, he learned after a paternity test six months ago that one of the girls was fathered by Jorge Martinez. Gonzalez relinquished his rights to his daughter Thursday. That ended Villalon’s and Gonzalez’s involvement in the termination case.
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There is no trial setting in the criminal cases against Villalon or Gonzalez. However, 19th State District Judge Thomas West has scheduled a status conference in their cases for March 11.
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Both Villalon and Gonzalez remain in the McLennan County Jail on their respective pending charges. Gonzalez also is under an immigration detention order.
and the court site has nothing updated since I was last there....
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Friday, March 11th:
*Status Conference Hearing for both (@ am CT) - TX – Frankie Isaiah Gonzales (Villalon) (2) (DOB 1/18/18)(reported missing: June 1, 2020, Cameron Park, Waco; per mom last seen @ Pecan Bottoms near University Parks Drive & Herring Ave; found June 2, 2020 in dumpster near Park Lake Dr. Baptist church about 2 ½ miles from park; actually died on May 28, 2020) -*Laura Jane Villalon (Sanchez) (35/now 36) “mom” arrested & charged (6/2/20) & arraigned (9/8/20) with 1st degree felony injury to a child with intent & parole violation . Plead not guilty. No bond set, changed to $500K. (Original arrested for parole violation).
Charged & indicted (8/13/20) & arraigned (9/8/20) with capital murder & injury to a child. Plead not guilty.
Case & court info from 7/27/20 thru 8/31/20 reference post #301 here:
Found Deceased - TX - Frankie Gonzalez, 2, Cameron Park, Waco, 1 Jun 2020 *Arrests*
9/8/20 Update: Arraignment hearing on 9/8/20. Plead not guilty. 9/10/20: Agreed protective order regarding parole records. 9/14/20: Motion to withdraw (counsel). 9/24/20: Order of attorney appointed-Russ Hunt.
11/14/20 Update: McLennan County District Court announced its postponing jury trials until 2021 (probably not until Spring) due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. 10/11/21: Financial affidavit-granted. Order of attorney appointment-Susan Shafer.
1/8/22 Update: Villalon signed away her rights to her other children. 19th State District Judge Thomas West has scheduled a status conference in their cases for 3/11/22.
*Lorenzo Gonzales (28/now 29) arrested, charged & indicted (8/13/20) with abandoning a child & injury to child by omission. No bond set. Gonzalez also is under an immigration detention order.
8/13/20 Update: Indicted; 8/14/20: Letter notifying of arraignment date. 8/18/20: Order granting motion for the appointment of investigator; defendant's motion for court-appointed investigator. 8/19/20: Order of attorney appointment; financial affidavit-granted. letter notifying of arraignment date. 8/20/20: Waiver of arraignment. 8/31/20: Writ returned filed showing served on 8/13/20 & Capias returned & filed showing served on 8/13/20.
3/12/21 Update: Letter from defendant. 1/8/22 Update: Gonzales signed away his rights to his daughter. 19th State District Judge Thomas West has scheduled a status conference in their cases for 3/11/22.
*Status Conference Hearing for both (@ am CT) - TX – Frankie Isaiah Gonzales (Villalon) (2) (DOB 1/18/18)(reported missing: June 1, 2020, Cameron Park, Waco; per mom last seen @ Pecan Bottoms near University Parks Drive & Herring Ave; found June 2, 2020 in dumpster near Park Lake Dr. Baptist church about 2 ½ miles from park; actually died on May 28, 2020) -*Laura Jane Villalon (Sanchez) (35/now 36) “mom” arrested & charged (6/2/20) & arraigned (9/8/20) with 1st degree felony injury to a child with intent & parole violation . Plead not guilty. No bond set, changed to $500K. (Original arrested for parole violation).
Charged & indicted (8/13/20) & arraigned (9/8/20) with capital murder & injury to a child. Plead not guilty.
Case & court info from 7/27/20 thru 8/31/20 reference post #301 here:
Found Deceased - TX - Frankie Gonzalez, 2, Cameron Park, Waco, 1 Jun 2020 *Arrests*
9/8/20 Update: Arraignment hearing on 9/8/20. Plead not guilty. 9/10/20: Agreed protective order regarding parole records. 9/14/20: Motion to withdraw (counsel). 9/24/20: Order of attorney appointed-Russ Hunt.
11/14/20 Update: McLennan County District Court announced its postponing jury trials until 2021 (probably not until Spring) due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. 10/11/21: Financial affidavit-granted. Order of attorney appointment-Susan Shafer.
1/8/22 Update: Villalon signed away her rights to her other children. 19th State District Judge Thomas West has scheduled a status conference in their cases for 3/11/22.
*Lorenzo Gonzales (28/now 29) arrested, charged & indicted (8/13/20) with abandoning a child & injury to child by omission. No bond set. Gonzalez also is under an immigration detention order.
8/13/20 Update: Indicted; 8/14/20: Letter notifying of arraignment date. 8/18/20: Order granting motion for the appointment of investigator; defendant's motion for court-appointed investigator. 8/19/20: Order of attorney appointment; financial affidavit-granted. letter notifying of arraignment date. 8/20/20: Waiver of arraignment. 8/31/20: Writ returned filed showing served on 8/13/20 & Capias returned & filed showing served on 8/13/20.
3/12/21 Update: Letter from defendant. 1/8/22 Update: Gonzales signed away his rights to his daughter. 19th State District Judge Thomas West has scheduled a status conference in their cases for 3/11/22.
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I can't find anything either, Niner, and it's so disappointing. There was an Amber Alert for Frankie. He was found in a dumpster and his mother charged with murder. No follow-up reporting?! GeeshAnyone find anything on this case - I'm coming up with zero....
TIA!
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Thanks for checking it out @PommyMommy !
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Just an update - no court dates...
Villalon:
Event Date Event Desc
04/14/2022 DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
04/14/2022 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
link: https://mclennan.edoctec.com/McLennanDCWeb/CriminalRecordsDetail.aspx?id=92379
Villalon:
Event Date Event Desc
04/14/2022 DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
04/14/2022 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
link: https://mclennan.edoctec.com/McLennanDCWeb/CriminalRecordsDetail.aspx?id=92379
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Gonzales - docket update - still no hearing dates.
Event Date Event Desc
08/12/2022 REQ FOR $100 FEES FOR DEL TO CO AUD
link: https://mclennan.edoctec.com/McLennanDCWeb/CriminalRecordsDetail.aspx?id=92378
Still no update on Villalon since 4/14/22.
Event Date Event Desc
08/12/2022 REQ FOR $100 FEES FOR DEL TO CO AUD
link: https://mclennan.edoctec.com/McLennanDCWeb/CriminalRecordsDetail.aspx?id=92378
Still no update on Villalon since 4/14/22.
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for Frankie...@PommyMommy - here's an article about the Amber Alert being cancelled from 6/1/20...
Frankie Gonzales, 2, AMBER ALERT CANCELLED.
Frankie Gonzales ***UPDATE*** ***UPDATE*** 5NBC Reports: The boy's mother has been arrested and charged in the case. Gonzales' mother, Laura Sanchez, called 911 and reported her son missing Monday at about 1:53 p.m., saying he was last seen at a splash pad at Cameron Park. She said she turned...
www.missinginillinois.org
and the rest of the articles I am getting are all from 2020....
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Finally got an alert for this case!
wacotrib.com
Nov. 3, 2022
The mother of Baby Frankie Gonzales sought more time Thursday to build her defense, while the child’s father requested his case go to trial quickly.
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Gonzales’ attorney, Phil Martinez, said during his status conference Thursday in Waco’s 19th State District Court that Gonzales is growing frustrated and does not want to wait on Villalon to be tried for his case to move forward. Martinez requested a speedy trial.
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Judge Thomas West tentatively scheduled a trial for March 20, pending the return of results from a DNA test related to the case. Martinez told the judge of the pending test but did not specify the nature of the DNA being tested.
Villalon’s attorney, Russ Hunt Sr., said before Villalon’s hearing that her defense team is still in the investigation phase, determining what evidence it has and tying up loose ends before meeting with a prosecutor and providing evidence in Villalon’s defense. He said there are a number of questions that remain, but declined to go into detail.
Hunt said Villalon’s team of lawyers, a mitigation specialist and private investigators are working to resolve the case without the necessity of a trial, which he hopes they can avoid.
During Thursday’s hearing, Hunt told West his team is waiting for the results of additional testing, the nature of which was not discussed, and asked that another status conference be scheduled in another 90 days. West granted the motion, scheduling the conference on the same date as Gonzales’ tentative trial setting.
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Gonzales and Villalon have remained in McLennan County Jail awaiting trial.
and the court site has NOTHING about this hearing yesterday....
Baby Frankie's father pushes for speedy trial, mother asks for more time
The mother of Baby Frankie Gonzales sought more time Thursday to build her defense, while the child’s father requested his case go to trial quickly.
Nov. 3, 2022
The mother of Baby Frankie Gonzales sought more time Thursday to build her defense, while the child’s father requested his case go to trial quickly.
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Gonzales’ attorney, Phil Martinez, said during his status conference Thursday in Waco’s 19th State District Court that Gonzales is growing frustrated and does not want to wait on Villalon to be tried for his case to move forward. Martinez requested a speedy trial.
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Judge Thomas West tentatively scheduled a trial for March 20, pending the return of results from a DNA test related to the case. Martinez told the judge of the pending test but did not specify the nature of the DNA being tested.
Villalon’s attorney, Russ Hunt Sr., said before Villalon’s hearing that her defense team is still in the investigation phase, determining what evidence it has and tying up loose ends before meeting with a prosecutor and providing evidence in Villalon’s defense. He said there are a number of questions that remain, but declined to go into detail.
Hunt said Villalon’s team of lawyers, a mitigation specialist and private investigators are working to resolve the case without the necessity of a trial, which he hopes they can avoid.
During Thursday’s hearing, Hunt told West his team is waiting for the results of additional testing, the nature of which was not discussed, and asked that another status conference be scheduled in another 90 days. West granted the motion, scheduling the conference on the same date as Gonzales’ tentative trial setting.
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Gonzales and Villalon have remained in McLennan County Jail awaiting trial.
and the court site has NOTHING about this hearing yesterday....
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The court site does not have any updates - but I will go with what the article said back in November that I posted.
Monday, March 20th:
*Status Conference Hearing (@ am CT) - TX – Frankie Isaiah Gonzales (Villalon) (2) (DOB 1/18/18)(reported missing: June 1, 2020, Cameron Park, Waco; per mom last seen @ Pecan Bottoms near University Parks Drive & Herring Ave; found June 2, 2020 in dumpster near Park Lake Dr. Baptist church about 2 ½ miles from park; actually died on May 28, 2020) - *Laura Jane Villalon (Sanchez) (35/now 37) “mom” arrested & charged (6/2/20) & arraigned (9/8/20) with 1st degree felony injury to a child with intent & parole violation . Plead not guilty. No bond set, changed to $500K. (Original arrested for parole violation).
Charged & indicted (8/13/20) & arraigned (9/8/20) with capital murder & injury to a child. Plead not guilty.
Case & court info from 7/27/20 thru 10/11/21 reference post #329 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...on-park-waco-1-jun-2020-arrest.525316/page-17
11/3/21: Villalon: Order on defendant's Motion for Examination. 1/8/22 Update: Villalon signed away her rights to her other children. 19th State District Judge Thomas West has scheduled a status conference in their cases for 3/11/22. 4/14/22: Defendant's Motion for continuance-granted.
11/3/22 Update: Had pretrial hearing. Villalon’s attorney, Russ Hunt Sr., said before Villalon’s hearing that her defense team is still in the investigation phase, determining what evidence it has & tying up loose ends before meeting with a prosecutor & providing evidence in Villalon’s defense. He said there are a number of questions that remain, but declined to go into detail. During Thursday’s hearing, Hunt told West his team is waiting for the results of additional testing, the nature of which was not discussed & asked that another status conference be scheduled in another 90 days. West granted the motion, scheduling the conference on the same date as Gonzales’ tentative trial setting on 3/20/23.
*Lorenzo Gonzales (28/now 30) – Trial set to begin (tentatively) 3/20/23.
Monday, March 20th:
*Status Conference Hearing (@ am CT) - TX – Frankie Isaiah Gonzales (Villalon) (2) (DOB 1/18/18)(reported missing: June 1, 2020, Cameron Park, Waco; per mom last seen @ Pecan Bottoms near University Parks Drive & Herring Ave; found June 2, 2020 in dumpster near Park Lake Dr. Baptist church about 2 ½ miles from park; actually died on May 28, 2020) - *Laura Jane Villalon (Sanchez) (35/now 37) “mom” arrested & charged (6/2/20) & arraigned (9/8/20) with 1st degree felony injury to a child with intent & parole violation . Plead not guilty. No bond set, changed to $500K. (Original arrested for parole violation).
Charged & indicted (8/13/20) & arraigned (9/8/20) with capital murder & injury to a child. Plead not guilty.
Case & court info from 7/27/20 thru 10/11/21 reference post #329 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...on-park-waco-1-jun-2020-arrest.525316/page-17
11/3/21: Villalon: Order on defendant's Motion for Examination. 1/8/22 Update: Villalon signed away her rights to her other children. 19th State District Judge Thomas West has scheduled a status conference in their cases for 3/11/22. 4/14/22: Defendant's Motion for continuance-granted.
11/3/22 Update: Had pretrial hearing. Villalon’s attorney, Russ Hunt Sr., said before Villalon’s hearing that her defense team is still in the investigation phase, determining what evidence it has & tying up loose ends before meeting with a prosecutor & providing evidence in Villalon’s defense. He said there are a number of questions that remain, but declined to go into detail. During Thursday’s hearing, Hunt told West his team is waiting for the results of additional testing, the nature of which was not discussed & asked that another status conference be scheduled in another 90 days. West granted the motion, scheduling the conference on the same date as Gonzales’ tentative trial setting on 3/20/23.
*Lorenzo Gonzales (28/now 30) – Trial set to begin (tentatively) 3/20/23.
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And will post this also - hopefully there will be article or something out soon...
Monday, March 20th:
*Trial set to begin (@ am CT) - TX – Frankie Isaiah Gonzales (Villalon) (2) (DOB 1/18/18)(reported missing: June 1, 2020, Cameron Park, Waco; per mom last seen @ Pecan Bottoms near University Parks Drive & Herring Ave; found June 2, 2020 in dumpster near Park Lake Dr. Baptist church about 2 ½ miles from park; actually died on May 28, 2020) - *Lorenzo Gonzales (28/now 30) arrested, charged & indicted (8/13/20) & arraigned (8/20/20) with abandoning a child & injury to child by omission. Plead not guilty. No bond set. Gonzalez also is under an immigration detention order.
Trial set to begin on 3/20/23.
Case & court info from 8/13/20 thru 3/12/21 reference post #329 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...on-park-waco-1-jun-2020-arrest.525316/page-17
1/8/22 Update: Gonzales signed away his rights to his daughter. 19th State District Judge Thomas West has scheduled a status conference in their cases for 3/11/22. 8/12/22: Request for $100 fees for Del. to CO Aud.
11/3/22 Update: Gonzales’ attorney, Phil Martinez, said during his status conference Thursday in Waco’s 19th State District Court that Gonzales is growing frustrated & does not want to wait on Villalon to be tried for his case to move forward. Martinez requested a speedy trial. Judge Thomas West tentatively scheduled a trial for 3/20/23, pending the return of results from a DNA test related to the case. Martinez told the judge of the pending test but did not specify the nature of the DNA being tested.
11/3/22: Request for $200 fees for interpreter-D. Carroll, deliver to CO Aud.
*Laura Jane Villalon (Sanchez) (35/now 37) “mom” – Status conference hearing on 3/20/23.
Monday, March 20th:
*Trial set to begin (@ am CT) - TX – Frankie Isaiah Gonzales (Villalon) (2) (DOB 1/18/18)(reported missing: June 1, 2020, Cameron Park, Waco; per mom last seen @ Pecan Bottoms near University Parks Drive & Herring Ave; found June 2, 2020 in dumpster near Park Lake Dr. Baptist church about 2 ½ miles from park; actually died on May 28, 2020) - *Lorenzo Gonzales (28/now 30) arrested, charged & indicted (8/13/20) & arraigned (8/20/20) with abandoning a child & injury to child by omission. Plead not guilty. No bond set. Gonzalez also is under an immigration detention order.
Trial set to begin on 3/20/23.
Case & court info from 8/13/20 thru 3/12/21 reference post #329 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...on-park-waco-1-jun-2020-arrest.525316/page-17
1/8/22 Update: Gonzales signed away his rights to his daughter. 19th State District Judge Thomas West has scheduled a status conference in their cases for 3/11/22. 8/12/22: Request for $100 fees for Del. to CO Aud.
11/3/22 Update: Gonzales’ attorney, Phil Martinez, said during his status conference Thursday in Waco’s 19th State District Court that Gonzales is growing frustrated & does not want to wait on Villalon to be tried for his case to move forward. Martinez requested a speedy trial. Judge Thomas West tentatively scheduled a trial for 3/20/23, pending the return of results from a DNA test related to the case. Martinez told the judge of the pending test but did not specify the nature of the DNA being tested.
11/3/22: Request for $200 fees for interpreter-D. Carroll, deliver to CO Aud.
*Laura Jane Villalon (Sanchez) (35/now 37) “mom” – Status conference hearing on 3/20/23.
Father pled guilty. He will be deported after completing his prison term. Mother is working on a plea deal.
www.kwtx.com
Father of Frankie Gonzales, slain Waco boy dumped in trash bin, sentenced to 10 years in prison
The father has been placed under an immigration detainer and is expected to be deported after he serves his prison term.