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Yahoo
05-04-2025
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Tyler business owner found guilty of murdering 19-year-old
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – A Tyler man was found guilty of the July 4, 2024 fatal shooting of 19-year-old Rawly Sanchez, according to the 114th District Court. 19-year-old shot in head, suspect arrested in Smith County July 4 fatal shooting Seferino Bautista-Renteria, owner of Bautista Auto Sales in Tyler, was found guilty of murder before 114th District Court Judge Reeve Jackson on Monday. According to court staff, Renteria's sentencing hearing will begin on Monday. Renteria was arrested after Sanchez was shot in the back of the head while riding in the backseat of a truck on the night of July 4, 2024, according to an arrest affidavit. The truck was turning behind Bautista Auto Sales when the affidavit said the driver reported seeing a person with an AK-47-style rifle who started shooting. Sanchez was then driven to a local hospital where he died. An affidavit for Renteria's arrest said his wife and son were interviewed at the scene by law enforcement and they reported losing sight of him during the shooting. An arrest affidavit revealed that two AK-style rifles were later found in a vehicle at the business. Tyler shooting victim shot with AK-47 after U-turn, affidavit says Renteria was also charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and deadly conduct. A 114th District Court official told KETK that Renteria's other charges are still pending at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
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Romanian national gets life in prison for Smith County credit card skimming scheme
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – A Romanian national was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday after he was found guilty of engaging in organized criminal activity in Smith County. Fabrizio Slatineanu reportedly entered America illegally from Mexico and was caught taking part in a credit card skimming scheme where he stole over $280,000 from Smith County residents in a single weekend, according to the 114th District Court. Lufkin man gets more than 14 years in federal prison for drug trafficking During the sentencing hearing, multiple victims testified about how they had lost thousands of dollars from their savings accounts. 'Because of Mr. Slatineanu's actions, innocent victims were left unable to pay their rent or put food on their table, and that's inexcusable,' Jackson said. 'We heard testimony about how they couldn't do things with their kids because their money was suddenly gone.' During the hearing, Captain Jeff Roberts, a member of the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, testified about how Romanian organized crime played an increased role in types of financial crimes similar to Slatineanu's case. Missing Tyler woman found near home Roberts also said he thinks open borders have helped to increase these kinds of crimes. 'Open borders have made this a transnational problem,' Roberts said. 'These criminals don't come here and work normal business hours. They have come here to steal your money.' During the sentencing, Judge Jackson revealed that Slatineanu had already been deported twice from the country. 'People are tired of scams, they are tired of thieves, and they are tired of people crossing our borders illegally and harming our hardworking friends and neighbors,' Jackson said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
