TX - Ava Moore, 18, kayaker hit and killed by women on jetski in hit-and-run, police searching for suspect, Grapevine, 25 May 2025

[Dpdan]

Because of the accused immigration status? Or a combination of all the circumstances?

And Ava being in the military.

 

[PrairieWind]

Because of the accused immigration status? Or a combination of all the circumstances?

In part to the immigration status and also the total callous nature of the act.

 

[Cedars]

In part to the immigration status and also the total callous nature of the act.

I would also say, extremely reckless. I doubt there was an intention to harm anyone. There may have been alcohol or drugs involved. Fear of being deported may have been why they ran so fast and furious.

I would think most Venezualans in the US these days would be trying to keep a very low profile.

 

[borndem]

FYI re Manslaughter in Texas:

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Texas Penal Code Manslaughter Laws and Penalties Explained

Understand Texas manslaughter laws, penalties, and key legal distinctions to better navigate charges, defenses, and sentencing considerations.

legalclarity.org

A manslaughter conviction in Texas is classified as a second-degree felony under Section 19.04 of the Penal Code, carrying a prison sentence of 2 to 20 years. Unlike lesser offenses, manslaughter does not allow for deferred adjudication for adult offenders, meaning a conviction results in a permanent felony record. Additionally, a fine of up to $10,000 may be imposed.
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[keiji]

Indicted for 1) manslaugther, 2) reckless operation and excessive speed of a personal watercraft and 3) leaving the scene of an accident involving death. Tarrant county jail, $560K bond.

The genius driving the get away car got away with a misdemeanor: hindering apprehension or prosecution, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a maximum $4,000 fine.

Indictment issued for suspect following the death of teen kayaker at Grapevine Lake, officials say

Ava Moore, 18, was killed on Memorial Day weekend after a woman driving a jet ski ran into her as she was kayaking on Grapevine Lake, officials said.

www.wfaa.com

 

[sunspun]

Indicted for 1) manslaugther, 2) reckless operation and excessive speed of a personal watercraft and 3) leaving the scene of an accident involving death. Tarrant county jail, $560K bond.

The genius driving the get away car got away with a misdemeanor: hindering apprehension or prosecution, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a maximum $4,000 fine.

Indictment issued for suspect following the death of teen kayaker at Grapevine Lake, officials say

Ava Moore, 18, was killed on Memorial Day weekend after a woman driving a jet ski ran into her as she was kayaking on Grapevine Lake, officials said.

www.wfaa.com

no one is to be deported?

 

[Inthedetails]

dbm.

 

[kid_a]

no one is to be deported?

She will almost certainly be deported. You can get deported for a DUI alone. If she's caught a manslaughter charge in addition to a DUI or something, she's outta here.

 

[PrairieWind]

no one is to be deported?

This article is just about the state charges. Both were in the country illegally and believe there are immigration holds on both. So yes, both will be deported eventually.

 

[Inthedetails]

This article is just about the state charges. Both were in the country illegally and believe there are immigration holds on both. So yes, both will be deported eventually.

It's my understanding that a person in USA illegally, if convicted, has to serve prison time first. Then, get deported.

jmo

 

[PrairieWind]

It's my understanding that a person in USA illegally, if convicted, has to serve prison time first. Then, get deported.

jmo

I don't know if they HAVE to. And it may depend upon felony vs misdemeanor. Certainly the felony manslaughter defendant will have to serve her prison time first. But in the case of the bf, if he is convicted of the misdemeanor interference charges, it seems to make more sense to just deport him then rather than have serve a few months in a county jail. Both will no longer qualify for any legal re-entry to the US.

 

[jillolantern]

This case has the potential to just explode into an ugly spectacle. I REALLY hope people can keep their cool over this. Let the system work. I think the location of this will allow it to be prosecuted appropriately. Just stay cool folks.

What are you alluding to here? The fact that the charged are illegals?

 

[PrairieWind]

What are you alluding to here? The fact that the charged are illegals?

Yes, I was referring to the fact that they are illegals, from Venezuela, and fled the scend in a way that caused another accident. Fortunately, a mob mentality didn't take over.

 

[Cedars]

I don't know if they HAVE to. And it may depend upon felony vs misdemeanor. Certainly the felony manslaughter defendant will have to serve her prison time first. But in the case of the bf, if he is convicted of the misdemeanor interference charges, it seems to make more sense to just deport him then rather than have serve a few months in a county jail. Both will no longer qualify for any legal re-entry to the US.

I agree, however I think decisions are often made with the victim's family in mind, judges want to make sure the surviving victims feel that (reasonable) justice has been served.

JMO