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Waco PD Special Crimes Detectives arrested 60-year-old man for the murder of 41-year-old man on May 15, 2021

by Gavin Wright
April 7, 2023
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The Waco Police Department charged 60-year-old man with attempted kidnapping

Waco, TX – Police officials released a statement and said that 60-year-old Francisco Sanchez was taken into custody for the murder of 41-year-old Josie Hernandez.

The fatal incident occurred on May 15, 2021.

It happened in the 900 Block of Brown Ave.

Waco Police Department officers responded to a report of a questionable death.

When officers arrived, they located Hernandez dead in the residence and a questionable death investigation began.

After an autopsy was conducted it was determined that Hernandez died due to strangulation, marks on her body were consistent with autopsy results, and a warrant was issued for Sanchez.

This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

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