Local area praises 11-year-old Pasadena young lady violently killed
Her dad, Carmelo Gonzalez said it is difficult to communicate how he feels after his girl’s homicide
Police said he found her body enclosed by plastic and within a clothing container

To pay tribute to Maria Gonzalez, 11, a vigil including Guatemalan traditions was coordinated on Friday night.

Who is Maria Gonzalez?

Maria was killed at the Fundamental Town Lofts. Her dad Carmelo Gonzalez, said it was challenging to articulate how he felt. As per the police, her dad found her dead inside a clothing crate that had been set under the bed, enveloped by plastic. Examiners guarantee that while he was working on Saturday evening, she was physically mishandled and choked.

At this point, Juan Carlos-Garcia Rodriquez is an individual of interest. He was supposedly a neighbor of Maria Gonzalez and her family, as per the examiners, however it is obscure whether they were familiar. Criminal investigators talked with Garcia-Rodriguez and gathered his DNA.

Maria Gonzalez, 11, was found dead in Pasadena, Texas. Police said she was sexually assaulted and strangled before her death. Please pray her killer is found and brought to justice.

The primary suspect is believed to be illegally in the country and has been identified as Juan…

— Mayra Flores (@MayraFlores_TX) August 18, 2023

Juan Carlos Garcia-Rodriguez, 18, is an unlawful worker from Guatemala.

He entered the US through El Paso, in January.

A key was purportedly found by specialists inside Maria and her dad’s level. They said that the key and the lock on her entryway didn’t coordinate. Police said that the key really had a place with the level that Garcia-Rodriguez and her two housemates were dwelling in.

“The keys to the next two flat mates are still there. At the point when he left, they endeavored to get the vital back from him, yet he advised them to clutch it.” As indicated by Pasadena Police Boss Josh Brueggar, he was without a key.

After the misfortune that has shook the area, Crimestoppers appropriated pamphlets at the lofts in the expectations that somebody might offer facts.

“I’ve been conveying a weighty heart. I basically can’t envision what they are going through.” Local area part Lupita Hernandez expressed, “I would try and prefer not to envision.

Carmelo Gonzalez said he is expecting equity for his little girl as specialists sit tight for DNA results to give extra data about the case.

Wrongdoing Plugs might settle up to $5,000 for data prompting the charging and additionally capture of the suspect(s) for this situation. Data might be accounted for by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at or through the Wrongdoing Plugs portable application. Just tips and calls straightforwardly to Wrongdoing Plugs are unknown and qualified for a monetary compensation.

Wrongdoing Plugs has made a GoFundMe to assist Maria’s family with paying for her burial service costs.