Image related to Three Undocumented Migrants Charged with Capital Murder in Garland Motel Shooting. (Photo: Ticking With Purpose) GARLAND, Texas — Three men are facing capital murder charges following a fatal June shooting at a Garland motel that left a 48-year-old Las Vegas man dead. The suspects, all undocumented migrants, are also linked to an earlier aggravated robbery, according to police. Key Details of the Case Victim : Santiago Lopez Morales, 48, of Las Vegas, Nevada Victim : Santiago Lopez Morales, 48, of Las Vegas, Nevada Suspects : Yosguar Aponte Jimenez , 20 – Charged with capital murder ($1.5M bond) Jesus De Nazareth Bellorin-Guzman , 23 – Charged with capital murder & aggravated robbery ($2.25M bond) Jose Luis Trivino-Cruz , 25 – Charged with capital murder, aggravated robbery & indecent assault ($3.255M bond) Yosguar Aponte Jimenez , 20 – Charged with capital murder ($1.5M bond) Yosguar Aponte Jimenez , 20 – Charged with capital murder ($1.5M bond) Jesus De Nazareth Bellorin-Guzman , 23 – Charged with capital murder & aggravated robbery ($2.25M bond) Jesus De Nazareth Bellorin-Guzman , 23 – Charged with capital murder & aggravated robbery ($2.25M bond) Jose Luis Trivino-Cruz , 25 – Charged with capital murder, aggravated robbery & indecent assault ($3.255M bond) Jose Luis Trivino-Cruz , 25 – Charged with capital murder, aggravated robbery & indecent assault ($3.255M bond) Immigration Status : All three suspects are under ICE hold with no bond eligibility Immigration Status : All three suspects are under ICE hold with no bond eligibility Location : Motel 6 parking lot, 12700 block of LBJ Freeway Location : Motel 6 parking lot, 12700 block of LBJ Freeway Time of Incident : ~5:15 a.m. on June 20 Time of Incident : ~5:15 a.m. on June 20 How the Shooting Unfolded: A Detailed Timeline Garland police pieced together the following sequence of events using surveillance footage and witness statements: Pre-Shooting Events 2:00 a.m. : Two suspects rob a woman at Deluxe Inn (3635 Leon Rd.), stealing cash, jewelry, and her ID card. 2:00 a.m. : Two suspects rob a woman at Deluxe Inn (3635 Leon Rd.), stealing cash, jewelry, and her ID card. 4:21 a.m. : Morales arrives at Motel 6 in a pickup truck with four witnesses. 4:21 a.m. : Morales arrives at Motel 6 in a pickup truck with four witnesses. 4:47 a.m. : A Toyota sedan enters the motel parking lot. 4:47 a.m. : A Toyota sedan enters the motel parking lot. 4:54 a.m. : A gray Acura parks at a nearby Denny’s. 4:54 a.m. : A gray Acura parks at a nearby Denny’s. The Confrontation 5:07 a.m. : Suspect 1 (Jimenez) exits the Toyota and approaches Room 137, knocking for several minutes. 5:07 a.m. : Suspect 1 (Jimenez) exits the Toyota and approaches Room 137, knocking for several minutes.

5:13 a.m. : Morales, dressed as a security guard, exits the pickup armed with a gun and confronts Jimenez. 5:13 a.m. : Morales, dressed as a security guard, exits the pickup armed with a gun and confronts Jimenez. A physical struggle ensues, during which: Two associates from Morales’ truck throw rocks at Suspect 2 (Bellorin-Guzman) . Bellorin-Guzman pulls a gun, fires at Morales, and flees with Jimenez in the Acura. A physical struggle ensues, during which: Two associates from Morales’ truck throw rocks at Suspect 2 (Bellorin-Guzman) . Two associates from Morales’ truck throw rocks at Suspect 2 (Bellorin-Guzman) . Bellorin-Guzman pulls a gun, fires at Morales, and flees with Jimenez in the Acura. Bellorin-Guzman pulls a gun, fires at Morales, and flees with Jimenez in the Acura. 5:19 a.m. : First responders arrive to find Morales bleeding profusely. He later dies at the hospital. 5:19 a.m. : First responders arrive to find Morales bleeding profusely. He later dies at the hospital. Suspects’ Criminal Confessions During interrogations, the suspects admitted to: ✔ Targeting sex workers in robbery schemes (believing victims wouldn’t report crimes) ✔ Committing over 25 robberies in the Dallas area ✔ Involvement in two additional robberies before the shooting Unanswered Questions Nationalities of the suspects : Authorities have not disclosed their countries of origin. Nationalities of the suspects : Authorities have not disclosed their countries of origin. Motive for Morales’ involvement : Why he posed as a prostitute to lure suspects remains unclear. Motive for Morales’ involvement : Why he posed as a prostitute to lure suspects remains unclear. Ongoing investigation : Garland PD continues to review evidence and potential ties to other crimes. Ongoing investigation : Garland PD continues to review evidence and potential ties to other crimes. Broader Implications Immigration Enforcement : ICE detainers highlight federal involvement in local criminal cases. Immigration Enforcement : ICE detainers highlight federal involvement in local criminal cases. Pattern of Crime : Suspects exploited vulnerable victims, raising concerns about similar unreported incidents. Pattern of Crime : Suspects exploited vulnerable victims, raising concerns about similar unreported incidents. Court proceedings for capital murder charges (punishable by life without parole or death penalty in Texas). Court proceedings for capital murder charges (punishable by life without parole or death penalty in Texas). Possible federal charges related to immigration status and interstate crime. Possible federal charges related to immigration status and interstate crime. David Whitmore holds a M.A. in Political Science from Georgetown University and a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Missouri. With a reporting career spanning over 15 years, he has covered presidential campaigns, congressional affairs, and global diplomacy for both digital and print outlets. David provides sharp political insight grounded in data and constitutional analysis, offering readers a nonpartisan lens on U.S. policy and governance. Related Articles Trump Administration Freezes $200 Million in UCLA Research Funding Over Antisemitism Allegations Tragedy in Alabama: 3-Year-Old Dies in Hot Car While in Custody of State Contractor "Doomsday Mom" Lori Vallow Daybell Sentenced to Two Additional Life Terms in Arizona Murder Conspiracies