Arely Sotelo Navarrette, 37, of Odessa, Texas, was shot to death at her home on January 8, 2022. The Ector County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a disturbance on the 11000 block of Layla Lane, found a man identified as Samuel Adrian Chavira, 35, in the front yard and Arely deceased in the master bedroom. Chavira reportedly admitted to shooting her during an argument; deputies recovered a .22 caliber pistol and shell casings at the scene. He was arrested and charged with murder, a first-degree felony.

Arely is remembered by family as a devoted mother and an active member of her community who loved soccer and the Green Bay Packers. She is survived by her children Mariah Nicolas, Christian Nicolas and Sebastian Nicolas, her parents Martina Navarrete and Juan A Sotelo, and her siblings. The case has attracted heavy local attention and legal proceedings are ongoing.

If anyone knew Arely, her household, or witnessed events at the Layla Lane address on January 8, please share what you know.