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Witness found East Texas man with blood following fatal choking aboard cruise, court documents state
By Sophia Ramirez
State won't seek death penalty for Alton man accused of killing family
Sophia Ramirez
Sophia Ramirez
Bureau Chief · Brownsville, TX
Sophia Ramirez has over 15 years of experience in journalism, having worked previously as a senior reporter at the Brownsville Herald. She holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and has a passion for community storytelling that brings people together.
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — State prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for a man accused of killing his parents and grandmother inside their Alton home over the summer, according to a court filing. The state's notice of its intent not to seek the death penalty against Gaurav Chopra was filed in the 139th District [...]
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