Ernesto Enrique Gonzalez was a 57-year-old Hispanic man who died in Laredo, Texas, on September 20, 2018. He was a Texas resident and was survived by his mother, a son, and siblings. Initial reports did not make the cause of death clear, but investigators later treated the case as suspicious and pursued a homicide inquiry.

Laredo law enforcement conducted interviews and collected forensic evidence while the community watched closely. A suspect was arrested and charged in connection with the death; the case proceeded to trial where witness testimony and forensic analysis were presented. The court ultimately reached a verdict finding the suspect accountable.

If anyone knew Ernesto, his movements around Laredo in September 2018, or has information that could shed more light on what happened, please share what is known.