Mexican cartel boss "El Gato" hit with new charge, possible death penalty in 2013 Texas murder

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Fugitive Mexican cartel leader Jose Rodolfo Villareal-Hernandez, alias "El Gato", faces a new and serious charge - conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire. This is the fifth superseding indictment filed against him since his arrest in Mexico last year.

Twelve years after a man was shot and killed at a Southlake shopping center, authorities have finally connected Villareal-Hernandez to the crime. The victim, Juan Jesus Guerrero Chapa, was allegedly a lawyer for a rival cartel and had information about "El Gato's" past. In May 2013, Villareal-Hernandez ordered the hit, which resulted in Guerrero Chapa's death while he was shopping with his wife.

The case is believed to be motivated by a long-held plot of revenge against the man who killed Villareal-Hernandez's father, a rival from a different cartel. Former U.S. attorney Paul Coggins described the motive as "a plot of revenge" at the heart of the indictment.

Villareal-Hernandez was one of the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives and remained on the run for years before being arrested in Mexico in 2023. He is now facing multiple charges, including interstate stalking and continuing a criminal enterprise, which carry significant penalties if convicted.

If found guilty on the murder-for-hire charge, Villareal-Hernandez could be eligible for the death penalty. His arraignment is set for October 29 in Fort Worth, where he will face a jury that will consider all factors before making a verdict.

The case highlights the lengths to which federal authorities go to bring justice to victims and their families. "It just shows the lengths that the federal government will go to" to solve a case like this, Coggins said. The trial is expected to be a dramatic and intense one, with the potential outcome hanging in the balance.
 
wow this guy has been on the run for years ๐Ÿ˜ฒ and now he's finally gonna face justice it's crazy how far authorities will go to bring closure to victims & their families ๐Ÿ’• like they're saying that revenge is a long-held plot that just needs to be brought to light ๐Ÿ‘Š you feel bad for Juan Jesus Guerrero Chapa's family too, 12 years after his life was taken away ๐Ÿคฏ and now Villareal-Hernandez could face the death penalty if he gets convicted ๐Ÿ’ฅ so fingers crossed that justice prevails and he gets what's coming to him ๐Ÿ™
 
man, it's crazy how far down the rabbit hole of human vendetta can lead us ๐Ÿคฏ... 12 years after that hit at the Southlake shopping center, we're still dealing with the fallout of a score being settled between two families' bloodlines ๐Ÿ’”. it raises questions about the nature of revenge and the lengths to which we'll go to right past wrongs ๐Ÿ”ช. is it ever really justifiable to sacrifice our own humanity for the sake of avenging a loved one? or does that just perpetuate this cycle of violence and hurt ๐Ÿค•. meanwhile, the justice system's machinery is grinding away, trying to make sense of it all... will Villareal-Hernandez's fate be a deterrent to others like him, or just another tragic example of how far down we'll go when driven by darkness ๐Ÿ’€?
 
๐Ÿค” This case is crazy... I mean, 12 years later they finally figure out who did it? Like, what's taking so long? ๐Ÿ™„ But at the same time, I guess it's awesome that they were able to connect the dots and bring him in for this new charge. The whole revenge thing is pretty wild, though - like, someone gets their family member killed and then seeks revenge 12 years later... that's some intense drama right there ๐Ÿ˜ฌ.

I'm also kinda curious about how far down the rabbit hole this goes... I mean, if he's guilty of murder-for-hire, what else has he been involved in? And with the death penalty on the table, it's gonna be super tense at his arraignment. I hope justice is served, but we'll see how it all plays out ๐Ÿคž
 
man... i dont wanna think about this but at least the feds are crackin down on cartels and bringin justice to the victims & their fams ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ 12 yrs after the murder, finally gettin some answers for the family of Juan Jesus Guerrero Chapa - that's progress, right? ๐Ÿ™Œ his arrest last year was like a weight lifted off america's shoulders... now villareal-hernandez is facin charges & potentially facin life in prison or even the death penalty, which is just... intense ๐Ÿ˜ฌ i just hope the trial goes smoothly & justice is served ๐Ÿ’ช
 
I'm literally on edge thinking about how low "El Gato" has sunk ๐Ÿคฏ. Twelve years of evading justice and then getting caught up in this revenge plot? It's just wild to think about how far he went to get his hands on someone who had information about him... and now he's facing the possibility of death penalty for it ๐Ÿ’€. The fact that authorities were able to finally connect the dots is a huge win, but I'm also kinda curious about what other info might come out during this trial ๐Ÿค”. Anyone else keeping up with this case?
 
๐Ÿค” I'm not surprised the feds are taking this hard at Villareal-Hernandez, given his history as one of their most wanted. But 12 years later for someone like Guerrero Chapa? That's a long time to be investigating and building a case. Maybe they finally got some solid evidence that'll hold up in court? ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Still, the whole revenge plot thing does raise some questions... was it just about bringing Villareal-Hernandez down or was there more to it? And what's with all these superseding indictments? Is this just a way for prosecutors to keep the pressure on him? Either way, justice for Guerrero Chapa and his family is overdue ๐Ÿ™.
 
Oh man, this whole thing is so sad ๐Ÿค•... I can only imagine how tough it must be for Juan Jesus Guerrero Chapa's family all these years later, still waiting for justice to be served. The fact that it took 12 years to connect Villareal-Hernandez to the crime is just heartbreaking. And now he's facing the death penalty if found guilty... it's just a reminder of how serious this situation really is ๐Ÿ’”. My heart goes out to the Guerrero Chapa family and all those affected by this case. It's a tough reminder that justice doesn't always come quickly, but it's always worth fighting for โค๏ธ
 
OMG ๐Ÿคฏ I'm still in shock that it took so long for El Gato's hand to be caught ๐Ÿ˜ฉ. 12 years ago, someone lost their life, and now justice is finally being served ๐Ÿ’ฅ. The motive of revenge against the man who killed his dad takes the cake ๐Ÿฐ. It's crazy how far down the rabbit hole this went. I'm low-key impressed that the FBI was able to track him down all these years ๐Ÿ’ช. This trial better be a real nail-biter ๐Ÿ˜ฌ, can't wait to see how it all goes down!
 
๐Ÿ˜ Just heard the latest on El Gato's case - 12 years after the hit, they finally found him. Crazy that it took so long for them to connect the dots. You'd think someone would've cracked the code sooner ๐Ÿคฏ. This whole thing reeks of revenge & power struggles... like a cartel drama straight outta a movie ๐ŸŽฅ The fact that Villareal-Hernandez is one of the FBI's 10 most wanted makes you wonder what other skeletons he's hiding in his closet ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ. With multiple charges and the death penalty on the table, this trial is gonna be wild ๐Ÿ’ฅ Can't wait to see how it all unfolds...
 
OMG!!! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ This is getting soooo juicy! El Gato's got some serious connections to try and get off scot-free... I mean 12 years on the run and now he's got multiple charges stacked against him? The plot thickens, fam! What if this case doesn't bring closure for Guerrero Chapa's wife? She's been waiting for justice for so long. Can you imagine how hard it must be to relive that moment every day thinking her husband could've been anyone who walked into that shopping center? This is like a real-life thriller movie, I'm here for it! ๐ŸŽฌ
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around how Villareal-Hernandez's arrest has finally led to some closure for the Guerrero Chapa family 12 years later. It's crazy to think that this case was all about revenge and a long-held grudge, and it just goes to show how violent these cartel operations can be ๐Ÿคฏ. The fact that he's now facing multiple charges, including one that could potentially get him the death penalty, is a stark reminder of the severity of his crimes.

It's also interesting to think about how this case highlights the lengths that federal authorities will go to in order to bring justice to victims and their families. It's not just about solving a crime, it's about making sure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions ๐Ÿ’ฏ. The trial is definitely going to be intense, but I'm hoping that justice will finally be served for the Guerrero Chapa family ๐Ÿ‘Š
 
omg i cant believe its finally happened!! 12 yrs after that tragic shopping center shooting they actually caught el gato! ๐Ÿคฏ justice is being served for juan jesus's family and it's amazing to see the feds going above & beyond to bring these kind of people to justice ๐Ÿ’ช. Villareal-Hernandez was on the run for years, but now he's facing some serious charges that could put him away for good ๐Ÿš”. Its a reminder that no one is above the law and we gotta keep pushing forward for a safer world ๐ŸŒŽ
 
๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’ฅ this case is insane, 12 years on and they just found the connection ๐Ÿคฏ it's all about revenge and someone getting their comeuppance ๐Ÿ‘Š i'm so glad the feds are finally taking action and bringing justice to the family of that victim ๐Ÿ’ช it's not just a case, it's personal now. and what's with this guy el gato? sounds like a real-life villain ๐ŸŽฌ but seriously, the fact that he was on the run for years shows how serious law enforcement is about taking him down ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
ugh I dont get why we need so many charges against him already lol like he's gonna get off on murder for hire charge? ๐Ÿค” anyway its crazy how long it took them to connect him to the crime back in 2013 I feel bad for the victim and his wife, who must've been living with this trauma for 12 years. ๐Ÿ™ at least justice is being served now, gotta keep pushing for those who think they can get away with murder ๐Ÿ’ช
 
Just read about Jose Rodolfo Villareal-Hernandez aka "El Gato" ๐Ÿ˜ฑ - seriously though, 12 years on from that shopping center shooting and now he's charged with murder-for-hire? ๐Ÿคฏ It just goes to show how far authorities will go to get justice for victims & their families. The fact that his motive was revenge against someone who killed his dad is crazy... like, who plays it out in a hit job ๐Ÿ˜ฌ anyway. And now he's facing the death penalty if found guilty - gotta feel sorry for Villareal-Hernandez's family, but at the same time justice needs to be served ๐Ÿ™
 
ugh, 12 years of an innocent guy living with PTSD because some psycho cartel dude couldn't keep his beef private ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ”ช and now his own goon gets caught ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Ž what's next gonna be a hit on everyone who's been to the Southlake shopping center in the last 20 years? ๐Ÿ˜’ i guess justice is served... or more like "we finally found someone with enough balls to take you down" ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
๐Ÿ˜ฌ I'm so relieved that justice is finally being served for Juan Jesus Guerrero Chapa's family after 12 long years! It's just heartbreaking to think about his wife having to live through all this trauma too ๐Ÿค•. The fact that "El Gato" was able to evade capture for so long is crazy ๐Ÿ™ƒ, but I guess it just goes to show how tough these cases can be to crack.

It's also kinda sad that revenge seems to be the motive here... like, why do we still have this kind of mentality in our society? ๐Ÿค” Anyway, I hope Villareal-Hernandez gets what he deserves and his family has some peace. ๐Ÿ’•
 
Man, can you believe it's taken so long for justice to catch up to "El Gato"? 12 years? That's just crazy! ๐Ÿคฏ I mean, I've seen some slow-moving cases in my time, but this one takes the cake. And now he's got a whole new set of charges added on top, including that serious murder-for-hire thing. That's like icing on the cake for his family... or should I say, the proverbial kick in the teeth? ๐Ÿ˜…

And what really gets me is the motive behind it all - revenge against someone who killed Villareal-Hernandez's dad. I mean, you can't put a price on that kind of pain and hurt. But at the same time, it just goes to show how far down the rabbit hole some folks will go when they're driven by anger and hurt.

I'm sure there are a lot of people who want to see Villareal-Hernandez held accountable for his actions, but you can't help but feel bad for the victim's family. They've been through so much already... ๐Ÿค•
 
Ugh man... 12 years it took for authorities to catch El Gato, I mean what's wrong with people? This whole thing is just so tragic and senseless ๐Ÿคฏ. Think about the victim's wife who had to live with this for all that time, not knowing if her husband would ever come home safe and sound ๐Ÿ’”. And now this guy's got a death sentence hanging over his head, it's like he's getting what's coming to him ๐Ÿ‘Š. But at the same time, I feel bad for his family, you know? They're human beings too ๐Ÿค—. It's crazy how these cases can go on for so long and still have new twists and turns, I mean who knew that El Gato was connected to this hit 12 years ago? ๐Ÿ˜ฒ. Anyway, I hope justice is served and the trial is everything it's supposed to be ๐Ÿ’ช.
 
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