Manuel Sanchez Jr., a 28-year-old Hispanic man with Down syndrome, was murdered on September 4, 2022, in El Paso, Texas. He left home about 9 p.m. to play basketball at Sgt. Jesus Roberto Vasquez USMC Park and did not return. Days later, a burned vehicle containing human remains was located in a desert area near Loop 375 north of Montana on Fort Bliss property. Investigators determined the victim had been shot in the head with a handgun. Manuel’s wallet, identification, about $300 in cash, and a silver ring were stolen.

Eighteen-year-old Michael Leyva was arrested and admitted shooting Manuel in the head while Manuel sat in the driver’s seat of his father’s SUV, saying the motive was to rob him to pay a debt. Leyva told investigators that, after confirming Manuel was dead, he and two other individuals drove the vehicle to the desert and set it on fire with Manuel inside. Leyva is charged with capital murder and aggravated robbery; the other two suspects have not been publicly identified. Manuel’s family described him as a happy, joyful person; they have moved to Chicago and established a GoFundMe for funeral and related expenses.

Does anyone have information about the two unidentified individuals or other details that could help with the ongoing investigation?