BREAKING San Jacinto Co. mass murder suspect's friend faces additional charge, documents say
Francisco Oropeza is being held on a $7.5 million bond on five counts of first degree murder charges. So, what's next in his case?The man accused of helping San Jacinto County mass murder suspect Francisco Oropeza flee is now facing a federal charge, according to documents.The video above is from a previous story.Castilla was booked into the San Jacinto County Jail on Tuesday on possession of marijuana charges.
It all started on April 29 when one of the neighbors asked Oropeza to stop shooting his gun in his yard because their baby was trying to sleep.It's likely authorities will upgrade his five first-degree murder charges to capital murder, according to San Jacinto County First Assistant District Attorney Rob Freyer.
Criminal Defense Attorney Kent Schaffer, who is not affiliated with the case, told ABC13 several factors are considered when evaluating whether a capital murder charge is necessary. That includes multiple murders and if a child under age 10 was killed. Oropeza is accused of doing both. The youngest victim in last week's shooting was in third grade.
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