A Mother’s Desperate Search for Justice
A Houston mother and her three daughters are still searching for answers surrounding the 2022 death of Manuel Estrada III. Diana Martinez, Manuel’s mother, is desperate to solve her son’s murder. She is trying to find a solution and is willing to do whatever it takes to find her son’s killer.
The Tragic Event
Manuel Estrada III was killed in December 2022, just feet away from LBJ Hospital. The 20-year-old was shot dead inside his container-home apartment across the street from the hospital. Martinez describes her son as kindhearted, loving, and gentle. "He loved his animals, he loved his family," she said. "He was my baby that I wish I never lost."
Initial Investigation and Controversy
Martinez claims that authorities initially tried to rule her son’s death a suicide. However, she strongly disagrees with this assessment. "First of all, they tried to rule it a suicide. It was not a suicide," she said. Desperate for answers, Martinez hired a private investigator to help uncover the truth.
A Family’s Plea for Justice
Manuel’s childhood bedroom remains untouched, a constant reminder of the pain and loss that his family feels. "Everybody says you go on with life when you lose your baby. You can’t go on with life. It’s so hard," Martinez said. "The pain doesn’t go away." Manuel’s older sister, Elizabeth Delgado, remembers her brother as strong and fierce. To the person responsible for his death, Delgado has a message: "We’re coming. He has these older sisters that are relentless. This mom is ferocious. We are not letting go."
Seeking Justice and Answers
The family is seeking justice for Manuel’s death and is asking anyone with information to come forward. "We’re trying to seek justice for him. We’re asking anybody who has any kind of evidence, any little bit counts. I want his killer to face justice," Martinez said. Justice can only happen if someone provides answers to the Houston Police or Crime Stoppers. Tips can be worth up to $10,000.
Conclusion
The search for justice and answers continues for Manuel Estrada III and his family. With a private investigator on the case and a determined family seeking justice, they hope that someone will come forward with information to help solve the case. The family’s plea is simple: if you have any information, please come forward and help bring justice to Manuel and his loved ones. Your tip could be worth up to $10,000, and it could be the key to unlocking the truth behind Manuel’s tragic death.
