Bellville Kidnapping Suspect Identified as Murderer: Social Media Helps Solve Houston Homicide

In a recent development regarding the attempted kidnapping at a Bellville convenience store on May 10th, new information has emerged. The Bellville Police Department, in collaboration with the Houston Police Homicide division, has been investigating a murder case in Southwest Houston. It has been confirmed that the suspect arrested for the kidnapping attempt is the same individual linked to the ongoing Houston homicide investigation, thanks to the collaborative efforts and information shared on social media.

The suspect, Ausencio Garcia Herrera, also known as Jesus Duarte Ramirez, is 44 years old. He is now facing multiple charges, including Attempted Kidnapping, Evading Arrest/Detention, Tampering With Evidence, and Possession Of A Controlled Substance. Additionally, he has been charged with Murder in Harris County for the stabbing death of his wife in their Southwest Houston home. For the charges in Austin County, his bond for attempted kidnapping has been set at $750,000, evading arrest at $1 million, and tampering at $1 million. He will also have to appear before a magistrate for the possession charges in the morning.

The connection between the two crimes was established as investigators meticulously gathered evidence. It was revealed that the suspect’s violent spree began with the murder of his wife in their Houston home before he traveled to Bellville to commit the attempted kidnapping. Following his arrest, the suspect required transfer to a hospital in Cypress for specialized medical care due to the large amount of narcotics he had ingested prior to his apprehension.

This case exemplifies the significant role played by social media networking in swiftly resolving crimes. The initial Facebook post shared by the law enforcement agency garnered substantial attention and ultimately led to the crucial identification of the suspect. The collective efforts of the public in disseminating the information proved instrumental in connecting the dots between the Bellville kidnapping attempt and the Houston murder.

Presently, the suspect has a court date scheduled for Monday in Harris County to face the murder charge. Since the murder charge carries greater severity, it will take precedence, and the suspect will undergo trial for this charge before addressing the other charges in Austin County.