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Man Who Killed 16-Year-Old Girlfriend Is Sentenced To 90 Days In Jail
Police Tribune ^ | Dec 28, 2022 | Holly Matkin

Posted on 12/30/2022 5:01:42 AM PST by robowombat

Man Who Killed 16-Year-Old Girlfriend Is Sentenced To 90 Days In Jail

Holly Matkin December 28, 2022 Houston, TX – A 22-year-old man who fatally shot his 16-year-old girlfriend in the face last year will serve just 90 days in jail in connection with her death.

Alexander Valenzuela, then 20, was originally charged with murder in the April 16, 2021 shooting death of his 16-year-old girlfriend, Ciana “CiCi” Castro, KTRK reported.

Valenzuela agreed to plead guilty in October to a reduced charge of aggravated assault on a family member causing serious bodily injury.

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Harris County District Court Judge Jason Luong handed down a shockingly lenient sentence on Dec. 13 of 90 days in the Harris County Jail and six years of deferred adjudication community supervision, KTRK reported.

Valenzuela was also ordered to attend at least 45 days of cognitive behavioral treatment at an intermediate sanctions facility, according to the news outlet.

The murdered teen’s parents said they were stunned and outraged when the sentence was handed down, KTRK reported.

Castro’s father had to be removed from the courtroom, the victim’s mother, Dulce Rodriguez, told the news outlet.

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Rodriguez said that the judge allowed her to remain in the room, but that she was told she must quiet down.

Valenzuela’s defense attorney, Juan Guerra, said he also has two daughters and that he cannot “imagine the pain” Castro’s family has been going through, KTRK reported.

“A tragedy will never feel justified,” Guerra said. “The Valenzuela family and I pray they find peace.”

The incident occurred at the Valenzuela family’s home in the 11000-block of Smokehollow Court at approximately 6:45 p.m. on April 16, 2021, KHOU reported at the time.

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According to court documents, Valenzuela shot Castro in the face and called 911 claiming the shooting was an accident, but investigators noted there were numerous inconsistencies with his account of how the shooting occurred.

Physical evidence recovered at the scene also did not support his claim that the shooting was an accident, according to KTRK.

Investigators said he ultimately refused to cooperate with them, as did his family, KTRK reported.


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To: ClearCase_guy

“I’ll tell you, if the penalty for murder is a mere 90 days, then I think we can cleanup most of the problems in this country really quickly. We just need a bunch of people to volunteer to do what’s necessary”

I’d look at it as “giving back to the community”, like volunteering for a trash clean-up.


41 posted on 12/30/2022 6:54:06 AM PST by The Antiyuppie (When small men cast long shadows, then it is very late in the day.)
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To: deport

Please note this stunning beauty is wearing a small silver heart pendant. From where?


42 posted on 12/30/2022 6:57:32 AM PST by robowombat ( )
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To: robowombat

From where?

*******

I have no idea. Call her and see if she will tell you.


43 posted on 12/30/2022 7:02:40 AM PST by deport (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_United_States_presidential_electiYou)
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To: robowombat

Seems like a quick execution would have been better.


44 posted on 12/30/2022 7:26:30 AM PST by TheDon (Resist the usurpers)
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To: robowombat

From the mall, inexpensive costume jewelry.


45 posted on 12/30/2022 7:59:13 AM PST by Valpal1 (Not even the police are safe from the police!!!)
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To: Yo-Yo

Indeed give away clue democrat for judge


46 posted on 12/30/2022 8:00:28 AM PST by Vaduz (LAWYERS )
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To: robowombat

This makes the judge complicit in a murder.


47 posted on 12/30/2022 8:15:47 AM PST by marron
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To: robowombat

I personally would approve of this sentence if it was my daughter. Makes it easier for me to get him.


48 posted on 12/30/2022 8:26:26 AM PST by packrat35 (Pelosi is only on loan to the world from Satan. Hopefully he will soon want his baby killer back)
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To: bobbo666

“ …blue cities. If you are in one of them, expect horrors.”

Just got back from a walk and was thinking of this. You are absolutely correct. I recalled probably 4-5 freak no HORROR show crimes from Texas in the last few years. Worst I could ever imagine.

Just recently the little girl the FedEx driver strangled because he accidentally ran her over and didn’t want to get into trouble.

And this one so bad I think I had a few nightmares …am I the only one that remembers Cash Gernon?

https://www.the-sun.com/news/2987673/cash-gernon-killer-darriynn-brown-dallas-crime-scene/


49 posted on 12/30/2022 10:09:38 AM PST by Phoenix8 (/3 ultra left )
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To: TheElectionWasStolen

“If that’s my daughter, I’m camped outside the jail waiting for his release.”

Lots of people make such boasts. Hope and pray that you’re never tested to see if you’d carry it out.

One of the problems with doing so is that you would almost certainly get caught. If you don’t get caught you have to wonder if you will someday. If you get caught but beat the charges you still have to live with the aftermath. What is a father supposed to do if he has other children who would only suffer worse after losing a sibling in the event their father spends years in prison?

Even if justice is fully made it will not bring back the loved one you poured years of your life into. Ultimately such a tragedy requires finding peace with God. He’s the one who must bring justice and also is the only one who can bring comfort and peace.


50 posted on 12/30/2022 10:42:54 AM PST by unlearner (RIP America. July 4, 1776 - December 13, 2022. )
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To: robowombat

Another SSS candidate...


51 posted on 12/30/2022 11:35:51 AM PST by SuperLuminal (Where is the next Sam Adams when we so desperatly need him)
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To: Mouton

If the victim’s father has any balls at all, it won’t be a year after his release!


52 posted on 12/30/2022 12:31:38 PM PST by Desparado
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