The investigators worked the case, eventually arresting the culprit, David Strickland. Police were led to David Strickland in 2014 after Chapa's father received an anonymous letter containing information about the crime not released to the public. Samantha Garrett, Olgins roommate, said that the couple had not received any threats or hateful remarks about their new relationship. [11] The charge was dismissed. The teenagers were shot execution-style and left for dead in a park in Portland, Texas. 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. Have a tip or story idea? At the time, Strickland denied shooting and raping the girls. Dateline: The Overlook chronicles how the police zeroed in on David using a letter sent to Kristenes father. More: David Strickland's attorney: Impending DNA testing will clear him of Portland Park murder, Sign up to have news emailed to you daily, David Strickland's attorney: Impending DNA testing will clear him of Portland Park murder, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Julie Pousson (left) cries during a candle light vigil held for Mollie Judith Olgin and Mary Kristene Chapa Friday June 29, 2012 at Woodlawn Lake. He then sexually assaulted and shot them. The Portland, Texas couple was found shot in the head on Saturday, June 23. Strickland had also inserted himself in the original investigation, talking to investigators and being seen at the crime scene just days after the shooting. Olgin died from her wounds, but Chapa is currently recovering in a local hospital. Then, he took it back. David Malcolm Strickland, 27, was arrested Friday by U.S. Olgin, 19, and her girlfriend Chapa, 18, were found shot in the head Saturday in a Portland, Tx park. I do miss it a lot and, like, even being able to pick up my niece and nephews. Chapa had to relearn how to walk, talk and even smile again after the attack, she said, noting that she's now "doing well" overall. Every episode of ABC's award-winning talk show "The View" is now available as a podcast! 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. Although a bullet casing was found on the scene, no weapon has been discovered and there are currently no suspects in the shooting. Chapa was also sexually assaulted. "(Strickland) cannot take the gun, computer or ID evidence away. He is now appealing the conviction based on new DNA evidence that his attorneys claim prove he was wrongly convicted. His sentence will automatically be appealed. Olgin died from her wounds, but Chapa is currently recovering in a local hospital. Marshals and Texas Rangers in the San Antonio suburb of Helotes, local media reported. According to police, around 1:30 a.m., a man called 911 and told officers he was distraught and to go to Escondido St. It was sufficient evidence for the jury, and, regardless of the veracity of this alleged DNA test results is still sufficient evidence to sustain the conviction," the motion states. The crime went unsolved for about two years before police shifted their focus to Stickland in 2014 after learning about a letter addressed to Chapa's father written from the perspective of a hitman. Marshal Christopher Bozeman, a spokesman for the Marshals Service in San Antonio, said it took the team a little over two hours to find the Stricklands in an apartment in the 12000 block of Bandera Road in Helotes, about 25 miles northwest of San Antonio. The episode can be streamed on the NBC app or online atwww.nbcnews.com/dateline. Strickland told investigators he composed the letter two weeks before his arrest and printed it out at a public library computer. 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. David Malcolm Strickland, 27, is facing charges of capital murder, aggravated assault with a weapon and aggravated sexual assault in the June 23, 2012, attack. [6], In 2018, advances in testing technology allowed for DNA identification of a hair found on Chapa's body. Theresa Garnero and Rosie Castillo embrace during a vigil. December 17, 2021 In June 2012, a young teenage couple was found shot in a park in Portland, Texas. U.S. Photos of Mary Kristene Chapa (left) and her girlfriend Mollie Judith Olgin that were given to people attending a candle light vigil for the girls Friday June 29, 2012 at Woodlawn Lake. 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. A vigil was held for the girls at a local high school Sunday and a candle-lit walk is scheduled to take place in the park on Friday. 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. Chapa is currently taking college courses while writing a book about her experience. McFadden raped and strangled Harrison and dumped her body in a park about 25 miles (40km) from Lake Hawkins. "I kept waiting. 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[12][14][15], Attorneys for Strickland filed a motion for his conviction to be overturned based on the newfound DNA evidence, which District Attorney Sam Smith dismissed on an updated episode of Dateline. A search of his belongings also revealed a letter similar to the one received by the Chapa family. In September 2016, David stood trial for the shooting. It was higher than in 44.6% U.S. cities. Two young women believed to be in a romantic relationship were apparently shot by a mysterious assailant in Portland, Texas Friday night. PORTLAND, Texas Portland police confirm a double-homicide suicide took place early Saturday morning. 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. When his phone was tracked, records showed that it was present in the locality of the Chapa family residence around the time the letter was delivered. The case garnered national attention and sparked outrage amongst the public, as homophobia initially was suspected to be a motivating factor in the crime. We've been working very hard to make sure we get him as soon as possible. Portland, Oregons, homicide rate soared a staggering 1,900% in 2021, with 20 killings, compared with one during the first three months of 2020. [15] The appeal was denied in January 2020. 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. WebAMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Police say a Texas mother has been charged with murder in the death of her 2-month-old baby, KFDA reports. 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. Elizabeth Valadez of Corpus Christi, Texas, writes a message on one of the posts Friday, June 29, 2012 as other friends and supporters write messages on a large sheet behind her during a vigil for teens Mollie Olgin and Mary Kristene Chapa at Violet Andrews Park in Portland, Texas. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. The case garnered national attention and sparked outrage amongst the public, as homophobia initially was suspected to be a motivating factor in the crime. "While we know the community has many questions, this is still an active investigation and we would not want to do anything to jeopardize the case," Portland Police Chief Gary Giles said in a news release. 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. But after a police press conference on Saturday announcing the arrest, she told the Corpus Christi Caller-Times that though she felt safer: It will never take back the pain and hurt he did to our families. This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 16:43. U.S. He contacted family members Friday evening, said Cory, who did not elaborate much. 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 2019 Portland crime rate fell by 29% compared to 2018. Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Oops! Marshals and Texas Rangers in the San Antonio suburb of Helotes, local media reported. Roel Garza, 52, allegedly shot and killed wife Jennifer Phillips, 36, and their son Eli Garza, 5. Despite having the sketches, Portland Police, who were investigating the case with help from the Texas Rangers, had no leads until earlier this month. [7] He was arrested two days later after the biggest fugitive hunt in Texas state history. Report: Houston is the No. 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. 2023 TIME USA, LLC. Teen lesbian couple found shot in Texas park, A Visual History of the Gay-Rights Movement, 13-Year-Old Girl Finds Porn On New Cell Phone, These Are North Koreas 28 State-Approved Hairstyles, Mountain Dews Dub the Dew Online Poll Goes Horribly Wrong. Man and wife jailed in 2-year-old attack on female couple near Corpus Christi, Portland police still seek leads in teen couple shooting. Gerald "Jerry" Walter McFadden (March 21, 1948 October 14, 1999), known as The Animal, was an American serial killer and sex offender who was executed in 1999.[6]. 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. The 2019 Portland crime rate fell by 29% compared to 2018. PORTLAND, Texas Portland police confirm a double-homicide suicide took place early Saturday morning. David Strickland was charged with capital murder, aggravated sexual assault and aggravated assault. Could David Strickland be exonerated in 2012 Portland double shooting? Listen and subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Spotify, Stitcher or the ABC News app. 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. A birdwatching couple at Violet Andrews Park in Portland, Texas, came across Mollie and Kristenes bodies on the morning of June 23, 2012. The motive behind these killings remains publicly unknown, but Roel Garza allegedly planned this. The motion states while prosecutors agreed to have the DNA testing done, they didn't agree that Strickland would be exonerated. 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. A memorial is seen at the corner of Market and Castro Streets during a vigil for Mollie Olgin and Mary Kristene Chapa (pictured). Emailus. The biological evidence then became a point of contention, seemingly highlighting his potential involvement in the crime. 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. DNA evidence was collected from the bodies at this time. All rights reserved. This is a carousel. U.S. He called 911 on Saturday at about 1:30 a.m., but he did not reveal much, cops said, according to KIII-TV. He was also seen talking to people at the crime scene, telling them that his partner, Laura, knew one of the victims. Due to the attacks brutal nature, it received heavy media coverage and resulted in public outrage. They remained Tuesday in the San Patricio County Jail on no bond. The case garnered national attention and sparked outrage amongst the public, as homophobia initially was suspected to be a motivating factor in the crime. This evidence included .45-caliber firearms, handcuffs, ammunition, a lock pick kit, bolt cutters, and other suspicious items. "There are still a lot of things that that we cannot release but we're confident that we do have our person.". Or to keep it anonymous, click here. Photo: Portland Police Department, Laura Strickland, 23, was arrested June 20, 2014, in Helotes. It points out that a jury found "ample evidence" to convict Strickland. McFadden was executed in Texas in October 1999 for the murders of three other women. [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. They said incidents like this are rare, with the last being five years ago. The 2019 Portland crime rate fell by 29% compared to 2018. He called 911 on Saturday at about 1:30 a.m., but he did not reveal much, cops said, according to KIII-TV. I cant find her. David Strickland was living in Portland at the time of the shootings and has also lived in Utah and Helotes, police said. See our subscription options and special offers at Caller.com/subscribe. [9] A draft of the letter to the Chapa family was found on Strickland's computer. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Report: Houston ranked No. [12][13], On September 28, 2016, a San Patricio County jury found David Strickland guilty of capital murder and aggravated sexual assault. Under the police timeline, the father killed his family, made the 911 call and then died by suicide. 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. The letter included details that hadn't been released to the media. 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. PORTLAND, Texas Portland police confirm a double-homicide suicide took place early Saturday morning. [4] Following intensive care and concerns that the bullet may have left her completely paralyzed,[5] Chapa regained mobility in the left side of her body and helped police create a sketch of the offender.[6][7]. Committed the July 24, 1979, murder of Anna Marie Hlavka in. 2023 www.caller.com. Vigils for the women are also scheduled for Friday in Washington, D.C., and Portland, Texas, among other cities. But he could smile at my family and taunt them," she continued. Just come now, Roel Garza said in 911 audio obtained by KRIS-TV. In June 2012, a young teenage couple was found shot in a park in Portland, Texas. 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. I stared at him, right, whenever I was testifying, and not one look. The Portland, Texas couple was found shot in the head on Saturday, June 23. A friend said Chapa remembers the night of the shooting. A friend said Chapa remembers the night of the shooting. Olgin died from her wounds, but Chapa is currently recovering in a local hospital. Portland, OR 97006 (503) 906-1249; The results, Strickland's lawyers argue,reveal it belonged to the other man. He is charged with capital murder, aggravated sexual assault and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 2012 attack on Mollie Olgin and Mary Kristene Chapa. Rachel Timson and Sarah Dime embrace during a vigil. In September 2016, he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Strickland's appealis still making it's way through the legal system. Jason Haas and Veronika Fimbres embrace during a vigil. There is still a lot to do in order to prepare the case for prosectuion". I want to have my independence back.". A series of fortunate events has led us to this point and I'm just very happy that we could help in at least at this point in bringing him to justice., Hes a stone cold killer who thought he got away with murder, but will finally pay for his crime, said Robert R. Almonte, United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas. The Layton man's home had been burglarized that year by David Strickland, a former friend. Strickland was expected to be transferred to a jail in Sinton, outside of Portland, on Saturday, Giles said. My sympathies and condolences go to the victims and their families who had to endure this wicked act of violence.. His wife faces charges of tampering with evidence. 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. While Mollie Olgin died, her girlfriend, Mary Kristene Chapa, miraculously survived. Jess and Jules Diliberto embrace during a vigil. Police Chief Randy Wright says there's no evidence that the attack was motivated by their relationship. The document also requestedthe results of DNA testing conducted ona pubic hair that was found onChapa's body. Plz, help.. 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. David and Laura owned a car that matched the description. 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. A poster depicting Kristene Chapa and her girlfriend Mollie Judith Olgin, at the Chapa residence on June 11, 2013 in Corpus Christi, TX. Ultimately, David Malcolm Strickland was arrested and later found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. 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. Family, friends and supporters walk the trail Friday, June 29, 2012 along Violet Andrews Park as they head to the overlook where teens Mollie Olgin and Mary Kristene Chapa were found shot last weekend in Portland, Texas. 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. So, lets find out what happened to David then, shall we. Portland, Oregons, homicide rate soared a staggering 1,900% in 2021, with 20 killings, compared with one during the first three months of 2020. David remains incarcerated at the William G. McConnell Unit in Beeville, Texas. Marshals, Texas Rangers and the police officers from Portland, where the attack occurred, detained Strickland and his wife, Laura Kimberly, 23. Marshals and Texas Rangers in the San Antonio suburb of Helotes, local media reported. A Nov. 13 motion fromSan Patricio County prosecutors argue even if the hair came from the other man, "it does not exonerate" Strickland. Marshals and Texas Rangers in the San Antonio suburb of Helotes, local media reported. More:Court document: David Strickland denied appeal in killing of Mollie Olgin in 2012, More:Defense: New DNA results exonerate man convicted in 2012 double shooting in Portland, More:'Truth About Murder with Sunny Hostin' episode about 2012 Portland attack of teens to air, Ashlee Burns covers trending and breaking news in South Texas. The Portland Police Department released this sketch July 4, 2012, in the attack on Mollie Olgin and Mary Kristene Chapa. Olgin, 19, died at the scene. Police say Garza did not have any prior history of violence. Though he was suspected by police for two years, hewas never charged in the case. Police have not identified any suspects or announced any arrests. Furthermore, when the letter was delivered, Kristenes family saw a black sedan in the area. The women had been sexually assaulted and shot in the head around midnight the previous evening. 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. [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. 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. (AP Photo/Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Michael Zamora). Cops found three people dead inside the childs bedroom: Jennifer Phillips, Eli Garza and the perpetrator Roel Garza. Authorities said last year they didnt believe the attack was a hate crime, but they hadnt established a motive. 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. 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"We don't want that person to have knowledge of the warrant and be tipped off.". Once investigators issued arrest warrants for the Stricklands, they asked the U.S. 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. 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. Authorities didn't investigate the fatal attack as a hate crime even though the incident happened during Pride weekend. David Malcolm Strickland, 27, was arrested Friday by U.S. "Not only was his DNA found on objects left at the crime scene, but a lab report now undeniably shows that the hair pulled from Kristine Chapas body is in fact (the man's) hair," the November motion states. She believed the testing could help exonerate Strickland. The investigators worked the case, eventually arresting the culprit, David Strickland. Vigils were held across the county by the LGBT community, and some suspected the case could be a hate crime. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In the last 5 years Portland has seen increasing violent crime and decreasing property crime. The investigation is ongoing. McFadden had been convicted of rape three times between 1972 and 1978, but never had to serve his full sentence. The prosecution did not pursue the death penalty, and therefore, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. WebPortland police solved a 40-year-old murder case by matching DNA found at the crime scene with data in a public genealogy site. 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. KRIS 6 News obtained the almost 20 second audio clip of the police call to Portland PD, but some of it was inaudible. "It's difficult for the citizens of this community, it's difficult on the officers of this department, It's difficult with everybody that was involved at the scene," said Portland PD Cheif Mark Cory. Roel Garza, 52, allegedly shot and killed wife Jennifer Phillips, 36, and their son Eli Garza, 5. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. We know fromMollies parents that they were close, he said. PORTLAND, Texas Portland police confirm a double-homicide suicide took place early Saturday morning. On Jan. 31, police announced that Jerry Walter McFadden of Texas had killed Anna Marie Hlavka in Portland on Jan. 24, 1979. 0:59 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. 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. PHOTOS: A Visual History of the Gay-Rights Movement. Its a difficult situation when you walk in on a welfare check and then you discover three deceased bodies, and especially ones a child.. The city carved $16 million, or 7%, out of its police budget last year. On Jan. 31, police announced that Jerry Walter McFadden of Texas had killed Anna Marie Hlavka in Portland on Jan. 24, 1979. WebMollie Olgin was a 19-year-old woman murdered on June 22, 2012 in Violet Andrews Park in Portland, Texas after she and her girlfriend were attacked and shot. 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. Previously, DNA found on a cigarette butt and energy drink can at the scene both matched to Spellman. Mollie, 19, suffered a gunshot wound to the neck and was pronounced dead on the scene. A man murdered his wife and young son, made a cryptic 911 call and died by suicide, according to police in Portland, Texas. She has recovered those abilities but was still recently undergoing physical rehabilitation. He called 911 on Saturday at about 1:30 a.m., but he did not reveal much, cops said, according to KIII-TV. Olgin died from her wounds, but Chapa is currently recovering in a local hospital. The type of DNA testing being done uses technology that wasn't available at the time of Strickland's trial. One girl is dead and another in serious condition after a mysterious shooting in a normally peaceful town. Chapa was also sexually assaulted. Angela Weddle carries a sign during the Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade held Saturday June 30, 2012. He called 911 on Saturday at about 1:30 a.m., but he did not reveal much, cops said, according to KIII-TV. 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