Introduction to the Case
The Bob Casey United States Courthouse in downtown Houston is set to hear a significant case involving three Houston-area men accused of plotting a murder-for-hire. The men, identified as Michael Seery, 42, of Katy, and Houston residents Ricardo Obando Jr., 51, and Matthew Rosas, 24, are scheduled to appear in federal court next week.
The Alleged Plot
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas, the three men are accused of conspiring to kill another man while he was driving to work in Harris County on the morning of February 4. The victim, who has not been named, was shot multiple times and sustained multiple injuries but survived. The alleged plot involved the purchase of an unregistered vehicle in January, which was used to survey the victim’s travel patterns and ultimately to carry out the shooting.
Charges and Accusations
Seery, Obando, and Rosas were indicted on numerous criminal counts by a federal grand jury. The charges include conspiracy to use interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire, use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire resulting in personal injury, and possession of a firearm equipped with a firearm silencer in furtherance of a crime of violence. Seery is also accused of sending multiple payments to Obando between the alleged purchase of the vehicle and the alleged shooting, as well as using a 3D printer to modify a weapon. Rosas is accused of being the driver of the vehicle when the shooting occurred and was allegedly paid for his role by Obando.
Potential Consequences
If convicted, all three men face up to life in prison. They are scheduled to appear in federal court on July 24. Obando and Rosas are currently being held in jail in Harris County, where they also face state-level charges of attempted murder and assault.
Additional Charges
In addition to the charges mentioned earlier, Seery was also indicted on two additional counts of knowingly transferring a firearm for use in a felony and felony possession of a firearm. Obando was additionally charged with knowingly receiving a firearm for use in a felony. The defense attorneys for the men have either declined to comment or did not respond to requests for comment.
Conclusion
The case against Seery, Obando, and Rosas is a serious one, with allegations of a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the victim being shot multiple times. The men face significant charges and potential consequences, including up to life in prison. As the case moves forward, it will be important to follow the developments and see how the justice system handles these serious allegations. The community will be watching closely to see that justice is served and that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
