Maria Del Refugio Guerrero, a 54-year-old Hispanic woman, was killed on September 1, 2004, in McAllen, Texas. She was a member of the Guerrero family that owns Rex Cafe and Bakery in McAllen and is survived by her mother, Concepcion Reyes Castillo, and daughters Petra Hernandez, Patricia Arguijo, and Mirna Nelly Guerrero.

Authorities investigated Maria’s death as a murder and determined she was killed by her intimate partner. The investigation included evidence collection, witness interviews, and a crime scene examination. The partner was arrested and charged; the case proceeded through court and resulted in a conviction for murder.

This case is recorded among incidents of women killed by intimate partners and underscores the lethal risk of domestic violence. Does anyone have memories of Maria or information about her life in McAllen to share?