Luis Manuel Casillas

Luis Manuel Casillas, a 29-year-old Hispanic man from Houston, was a mechanic who, according to his family, gave his everything for his work and loved ones. Described as the life of the party, he was known for his selflessness, sense of humor, and a loud belly laugh that could brighten anyone's day. He was a husband and a devoted father to two young daughters, ages two and three.

On December 23, 2022, just two days before Christmas, Luis was at his auto body shop in north Houston. He had already bought some Christmas presents for his girls and planned to use the $500 he was owed for a truck repair to finish his holiday shopping. The customer arrived at the shop with his brother and four other men and refused to pay the bill. As the dispute escalated, Luis reportedly told the men to just take the truck and leave.

The confrontation turned violent. According to his sister, who learned the details from witnesses, Luis tried to run and was chased through nearby businesses. When the men caught up to him, he begged for his life, telling them, "I have a family, just take whatever you want." His pleas were ignored. The men forced him to his knees and shot him in the head at point-blank range. Luis was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Following an investigation, authorities charged brothers Raudel Orozco and Rolando Orozco with murder.

Raudel Orozco pleaded guilty to felony murder for his role in the killing. At his sentencing hearing, he made an outburst toward the victim's family, warning them that he would "be out someday." A judge sentenced him to 40 years in prison. As of May 2026, the murder charges against his brother, Rolando Orozco, remained pending.