Topline: The man said he and his younger brother engaged in a verbal argument, which “escalated and turned physical.”
Published: January 10, 2025 1:07 pm ET
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PHARR, TX — Police say a Texas man choked and killed his juvenile brother.
According to ValleyCentral, 24-year-old Brandon Garza allegedly strangled his seven-year-old brother to death during an argument around 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, in the 900 block of W. Caffrey Avenue, in Pharr, Texas.
He has been charged with capital murder.
Police say responding officers discovered Garza with a blood stain on his shirt and forehead, according to a criminal complaint.
Garza stated he and his younger brother engaged in a verbal argument, which “escalated and turned physical.”
Court documents indicate Garza “choked him out”, when referring to the victim.
Garza also told investigators that he punched his brother several times in the face and then threw him on the floor. He proceeded to pin him down and wrapped his right hand around his brother’s neck to apply pressure to the point where he went unconscious, court records said.
First responders performed CPR at the scene until EMS arrived to take over.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, and died shortly after.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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PHARR, TX — Police say a Texas man choked and killed his juvenile brother.
According to ValleyCentral, 24-year-old Brandon Garza allegedly strangled his seven-year-old brother to death during an argument around 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, in the 900 block of W. Caffrey Avenue, in Pharr, Texas.
He has been charged with capital murder.
Police say responding officers discovered Garza with a blood stain on his shirt and forehead, according to a criminal complaint.
Garza stated he and his younger brother engaged in a verbal argument, which “escalated and turned physical.”
Court documents indicate Garza “choked him out”, when referring to the victim.
Garza also told investigators that he punched his brother several times in the face and then threw him on the floor. He proceeded to pin him down and wrapped his right hand around his brother’s neck to apply pressure to the point where he went unconscious, court records said.
First responders performed CPR at the scene until EMS arrived to take over.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, and died shortly after.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Texas Man Faces Capital Murder Charge for Allegedly Strangling 7-Year-Old Brother
The man said he and his younger brother engaged in a verbal argument, which “escalated and turned physical.”
By Jacob Charles
Published: January 10, 2025 1:07 pm ET
PHARR, TX — Police say a Texas man choked and killed his juvenile brother.
According to ValleyCentral, 24-year-old Brandon Garza allegedly strangled his seven-year-old brother to death during an argument around 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, in the 900 block of W. Caffrey Avenue, in Pharr, Texas.
He has been charged with capital murder.
Police say responding officers discovered Garza with a blood stain on his shirt and forehead, according to a criminal complaint.
Garza stated he and his younger brother engaged in a verbal argument, which “escalated and turned physical.”
Court documents indicate Garza “choked him out”, when referring to the victim.
Garza also told investigators that he punched his brother several times in the face and then threw him on the floor. He proceeded to pin him down and wrapped his right hand around his brother’s neck to apply pressure to the point where he went unconscious, court records said.
First responders performed CPR at the scene until EMS arrived to take over.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, and died shortly after.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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