Jimmy Edward Porras, 33, of Odessa, Texas, was killed on October 13, 2015. He was born November 7, 1981, served in the US Marines during the Iraq War, studied criminal justice, and worked in the oilfield as a derrick hand. He enjoyed playing soccer and is described as a loving family man.

The investigation identified Matthew Armindariz as the person responsible for Porras’s murder. Armindariz was found guilty in January 2019 and sentenced to life in prison. The prosecution was handled by Assistant District Attorneys William Prasher and Jose Castillo; Lawrence L. Barber, Jr. was the defense attorney. Funeral services with military honors were held October 17, 2015, at Acres West Funeral Chapel in Odessa.

Jimmy is survived by his wife Vanessa Porras, his parents Lupe Nichols and Oscar Porras, and his children Randy, Edwin, Lorenzo, Aracely, and Yanali Porras.