Graciela Gomez Gonzalez, a 51-year-old Hispanic woman, was shot to death inside her Prosser, Washington home on August 10, 2019. Her son returned to the family residence at 17108 N. 1083 PR NW about five hours after last seeing both parents and found Graciela severely wounded and bleeding; deputies and paramedics were unable to save her.

Investigators focused on her husband, Silvestre R. Fuentes Sr., who was absent from the house and his red 1989 Ford Bronco was also missing. Fuentes kept a .45-caliber pistol in the home; a search recovered three .45-caliber casings. A nationwide arrest warrant led to his capture the next night in Union Gap. He gave differing accounts — first a claimed home invasion, later saying he blacked out — and ultimately pleaded guilty to second-degree murder with a firearm. At sentencing several adult children spoke in his defense; the judge imposed a 15 years and three months prison term.

Does anyone have memories of Graciela or information about the family that could add context to what happened?