Why did Joel Uriegas Izaguirre kill his wife and aunt?

Authorities allege Joel Uriegas Izaguirre murdered his wife and her aunt because he wanted to start a new life with a girlfriend he met at work.

What weapon was used in the Brownsville double murder?

The suspect allegedly used a large wooden spoon, referred to as a barrote, as the murder weapon.

Did Joel Uriegas Izaguirre try to frame his wife for her own murder?

Yes, court documents allege Izaguirre attempted to mislead police by planting his border crossing card on his wife's body.

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Husband's 'New Love' Leads to Grisly Double Murder

2 Jan

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Summary

Man allegedly murdered wife and her aunt for new girlfriend.
Killer used a wooden spoon, called a barrote, as a weapon.
Suspect attempted to frame wife by planting his ID on her.

Husband's 'New Love' Leads to Grisly Double Murder

Joel Uriegas Izaguirre confessed to a brutal double homicide in Brownsville, Texas, allegedly motivated by his desire to be with a new girlfriend. Authorities state Izaguirre murdered his wife, Norma Alicia Garza Espinoza, and her aunt, Idalia Carrizales, on the morning of December 14.

According to court documents, Izaguirre admitted to using a hidden key to enter the home and striking his wife with a wooden spoon, known as a barrote. He then allegedly placed his border crossing card on his wife's remains to divert suspicion. Carrizales was found deceased in her bedroom; investigators believe her presence was unexpected.

The 48-year-old suspect is now held without bond on capital murder charges. Security footage confirmed Izaguirre crossing into Texas and returning to Mexico within the estimated timeframe of the killings, contradicting his initial statements to police. The motive appears to be his pursuit of a new relationship.