On May 6, 2016, at approximately 1:39 pm, Dallas Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 14032 Peyton Drive.  During the preliminary investigation, a victim was found inside of the apartment deceased.  The victim was later identified as Maria Arteaga-Manuel. Detectives discovered that the victim died from homicidal violence prior to the fire.

The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in this murder investigation.  If anyone has information regarding this offense contact Homicide Detective D. Chaney, at 214-671-3650 or derick.chaney@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Crime Stoppers at (214) 373-TIPS (8477).   Please refer to Dallas Police Case number 107901-2016.