One suspect in Yoakum slaying points to another as shooter
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YOAKUM - One man charged with capital murder is pointing the finger at 20-year-old Jordan Cole Hessler as the one who pulled the trigger in the shooting death of a 70-year-old man.
Hessler of Yoakum turned himself into police late Saturday afternoon and was charged with capital murder, police said Monday. He joins two other men and a 16-year-old, all of Yoakum, who were charged in the Sept. 27 slaying of Teodoro Cervantes of Yoakum.
According to the arrest warrant, Jacob Paul Reynosa told Yoakum police that Hessler "cycled two live shotgun round through the pump shotgun and fired a single shot through the bedroom door" of the home in the 100 block of Hubbard Street.
The shot also wounded Jose Cervantes, the victim's grandson.
Reynosa, 19, Hugo Adrian Ibarra, 18, and a 16-year-old boy were arrested Friday. A fifth person, known to Reynosa only as Tada, also is being sought, said Yoakum Police Chief Arthur Rogers.
Reynosa, according to the affidavit, said he and "four others . entered a home armed with a Remington pump 12-gauge shotgun and a .22 caliber pistol . with the intent to commit a burglary."
They believed the home to be unoccupied, Reynosa stated in the affidavit.
Reynosa also led Yoakum police to the shotgun, recovered in a creek off Lavaca County 400, Rogers said.
Lavaca County Justice of the Peace Alene Lyons set the bond on each man at $1 million. They remain in Lavaca County jail. The 16-year-old boy is in the Victoria County Juvenile Detention Center.
Reynosa, in the affidavit, said that Hessler also "punched Jose Cervantes in the face and took some money from him." About $90 was reported to be taken from the grandson, who fled to his grandfather's room after breaking free from Hessler and Ibarra, according to the affidavit.
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sylendria..."..IF THIS WOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED N U MET THEM WOULD U STILL CALL THEM THUGS..
(I DON'T THINK SO)"
After decyphering your post, to answer your question, Yes, I would. I believe that people who befriend and defend thugs tend to thuggery themselves.
October 10, 2009 at 2:11 p.m.all of everyone is sayin "THUGS" DO U ONLY CALL DEM THUGS BCUZ OF HOW THEY LOOK, DRESS, TATTOOS..IM PRETTY SURE ITS PLENTY OF PPL LIKE THAT..IF THIS WOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED N U MET THEM WOULD U STILL CALL THEM THUGS..
October 10, 2009 at 1:18 p.m.(I DON'T THINK SO)
i give my condolences to the cervantes family and as for the losers who were involved in this bull**** what were you thinkin ya'll know that is not how yoakum people do it get a JOB and for the family of the criminals i should say it may not be entirely your fault but i do know some of you and you weren't exactly the best role models and i know that for a fact i was at or around you basicaclly everyday and i saw what a bad influence you had so don't get mad you are getting the a** end of things look back on how you were.i think they should get severly punished and not a slap on the wrist make an example out of them so no one else will be stupid enough to do the same thing....
October 7, 2009 at 9:27 a.m.ZORRO EVERY TOWN HAS ITS MOMENTS RIGHT NOW ITS YOAKUM, I LIVE HERE IN YOAKUM. ITS A NICE PEACEFUL TOWN. EVERYONE HAS THEIR UPS AND DOWNS.UNFORTUNATELY THIS YEAR ITS YOAKUM.
October 6, 2009 at 11:23 p.m.What's up with Yoakum being in the spotlight all the time? The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse wreak havoc on that town.
October 6, 2009 at 5:17 p.m.This comment was removed by the site staff for violation of the usage agreement.
October 6, 2009 at 5:02 p.m.law of parties, dont worry they will all pay
October 6, 2009 at 2:23 p.m.To the family of Mr. Cervantes:
Shadows are fallin' and I'm runnin' out of breath
Keep me in your heart for a while
If I leave you it doesn't mean I love you any less
Keep me in your heart for a while
When you get up in the mornin' and you see that crazy sun
Keep me in your heart for a while
There's a train leavin' nightly called "When All is Said and Done"
Keep me in your heart for a while
Sha-lalala-lala-li-lalala-lo
Keep me in your heart for a while
Sha-lalala-lala-li-lalala-lo
Keep me in your heart for a while
Sometimes when you're doin' simple things around the house
Maybe you'll think of me and smile
You know I'm tied to you like the buttons on your blouse
Keep me in your heart for a while
Hold me in your thoughts
Take me to your dreams
Touch me as I fall into view
When the winter comes
Keep the fires lit
And I will be right next to you
Engine driver's headed north up to Pleasant Stream
October 6, 2009 at 1:57 p.m.Keep me in your heart for a while
These wheels keep turnin' but they're runnin' out of steam
Keep me in your heart for a while
COPIED:One suspect in Yoakum slaying points to another as shooter
Who cares who the shooter was, they all would have been the shooter it the gun had been in their hands, so in my eyes, they all pulled the trigger, so again, I say, FRY THEM ALL!!!!!!!
October 6, 2009 at 9:29 a.m.For the family, you have my greatest sympathy. This was so senseless. I say FRY THEM ALL! What gives these punks the right to go into anyone's home? So what if they thought it was unoccupied? They still killed an innocent man, and why do people what to say an "old Man'? He was not old, and from the picture they posted of him, he looked very healthily and strong. But, it does not matter his age, he was a human being, and did not deserve to die that way. This is what the world has come to; the young punks think they can take over. And, where the heck are their parents? They just do not care and are allowing these punks to run the streets and do these horrible things. Then the parents of these punks want to cry and beg for mercy for their kids. What about the wonderful family man they killed, did they listen to him beg for mercy? Why don't these kind of punks just use each for target pratice, and not go around killing innocent people? FRY ALL OF THEM!!!!!!!
October 6, 2009 at 9:25 a.m.My boyfriend knew Mr. Cervantes personally. He was my boyfriend's Godfather. My boyfriend went to the services that were held and told me that the family is in a lot of pain. I believe that if they were there, pointed the gun, loaded the gun, or shot the gun, they all knew that they were going into a home armed. They should all get the highest punishment possible. The pain that they left the family, is devestating. This man, from what my boyfriend counts, was a hard working, strong individual that believed in family values. My boyfriend can't read the articles, since they are in English, but I can, I read them to him and watch the anger in his eyes. But we both believe strongly in God and know that He will bring justice to this. The loss of Mr Cervantes touched a lot of people. It will be a long process to get the justice, but i'm confident that these men will pay for there wrong doing.
October 6, 2009 at 7:30 a.m.HM2FMF, my heart goes out to your family for your loss. Expressing anger is part of the healing process from your loss. As far as justice, I agreewith ME2. These criminals should have the maximum charges filed against them, and the District Attorney (who is elected by the people) should prosecute to the full extent of the law.
October 6, 2009 at 7 a.m.HM2FMF, From your pic it looks like you are on the Green Side. Keep your chin up, this is going to take a loooong time to get through. S/Fi
October 6, 2009 at 6:27 a.m.OK I AM TIRED OF READING COMMENTS DESCRIBING MR. CERVANTES AS AND "OLD WEAK MAN" OR JUST SIMPLY AND OLD MAN..WELL LET ME POINT OUT THIS MAN WAS A VERY PRODUCTIVE PERSON.MR. CERVANTES AT HIS 70 YEARS OLD WAS STILL BEING A STRONG HEALTHY PRODUCTIVE STILL WORKING HARD TO BETTER HIS LIFE AND HIS LOVED ONES..HE BOTHERED NO ONE AND EVEN THOUGH HE WAS FROM MEXICO HE STILL WAS A GOOD YOAKUM CITIZEN. NOW LETS DESCRIBE MR. CERVANTES MORE NICER.
October 6, 2009 at 2:09 a.m.IF YOU CANT DO THE TIME DONT DO THE CRIME, EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM SHOULD FACE THE DEATH PENALTY!! STOP GIVING THESE GUYS A SLAP ON THE HAND AND ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS.
October 6, 2009 at 1:22 a.m.Yes as much as I would like for these society rejects to go to prison, I am certain that they will shout and berate, that they killed an old man and that is why they are in jail. They are what they presume tough guys, then what? Will they get out and continue their filthy ways trying to recruit other lost kids. I am angry at this I truly am and I am sure most of you will understand why! I would like for the city of Yoakum to raise their concern on this issue and press on to have these criminals sent to life or worse. Oh and my reason for that statement is. This crime could of easily been avoided. I read the Affidate and it states they assumed the house was unoccupied. Well why didn't they just turn around when they saw my family sleeping? Why did they wake up my cousin and maliciously attack him? Obviously he was fighting for his life and had to flee, and who else to go to than the man of the house, My grandfather. It takes "Effort" to load 2 shotgun rounds into the chamber, it takes "Effort" to pump a round and it takes "Effort" to pull the trigger. So again he knew what he was doing and the other guys stood around and probably egged him on, but they could of said "STOP" we are not here to do that! But did they? NO. So all are guilty by being on scene. So I ask the "Effort" to have these animals put away.
October 5, 2009 at 8:51 p.m.Pointing the finger doesn't dismiss what jacob/others have done.His hands are just as dirty .But, i think that he is going to get a lesser charge since his is giving out all the so called info. Rumer has it that others were involved.This case is going to get interesting. I hope that they all get prison time for what they done and become wives . Real men don't kill . Bible says "shall not kill"
October 5, 2009 at 8:10 p.m.HM2FMF..."Why is it these "boys" cant man up to thier crimes?"
Unlike in some popular fiction, there is NO honor amoung thieves. They'll rat each other out if caught, they'll cry that the were innocently at the scene and had no idea what was going to happen. They're cowards who are only brave when in a gang and have the very young or the very old as victims. They're thugs, scum and sadly, still have the right to live until a jury convicts them of capital murder. Then a scummy lawyer will delay execution for years. It's disgusting.
October 5, 2009 at 8:08 p.m.Why is it these "boys" cant man up to thier crimes? Obviously they had the intent to "STEAL" something that did not belong to them in the first place. I can't walk into Walmart and take a 200 dollar bike and blame my parents for not buying it. There is no excuse for pulling a trigger. This individual knew what the results would be. To hell with these punks. What if the rolls were reversed what if someone broke into his house and took something he worked his A$$ for, would it be ok for someone to take it from him......... NO!! My grandfather is buried because of this act. What can they do to my family and me to make up this mistake? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. My grandfather is gone. They are breathing, they are being fed and they are wasting thier lives for a life of crime. To bad I wont be at thier arrangement.
October 5, 2009 at 7:02 p.m.hville-
October 5, 2009 at 6:46 p.m.Per previous articles, they are all facing capital murder charges.
What I wanna know is "Are all of them being charged with capital murder?"
October 5, 2009 at 5:35 p.m.