Cynthia Cervantes, a 37-year-old Hispanic woman, was killed in Houston on March 31, 2022. Her burned body was discovered in north Houston on April 1, 2022. An autopsy found Cynthia had been shot multiple times before her body was set on fire.

Authorities charged Cynthia’s sister, 38-year-old Carmen White, with capital murder. Court documents allege Carmen shot Cynthia and involved her 13-year-old son in disposing of the body; documents say Carmen was motivated by anger after Cynthia called the police on her. Carmen had earlier been arrested on unrelated charges on February 8, 2022, failed to appear in court, and additional warrants were issued; bond was set at $750,000 as she awaits trial on the capital murder charge.

Cynthia is remembered by family and friends for a vibrant personality, strong faith, and love of dancing. Does anyone who knew Cynthia or witnessed activity in north Houston around March 31 have information to share?