Micaela Christiana Sudell, 24, was found dead from gunshot wounds in her Windrush Apartments unit in Corpus Christi, Texas, on May 14, 2022. Her partner, 26-year-old Erica Larracuente, was found alongside her, also fatally shot. The Corpus Christi Police Department discovered both women during a welfare check and classified the incident as a capital murder case.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of 38-year-old Jason Lara. Reports state he was tried for capital murder and was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole; the trial had been delayed from June 2023 to allow review of new evidence, including a DNA report. Family and friends remembered Sudell as compassionate and generous, and her death left a deep void for those who knew her.

If anyone knew Micaela Sudell or has information about the days leading up to May 14, 2022, please share what you can.