Updated on 11/19/2020 at 10:25 p.m.

The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s office has identified the unknown victim as Teodoro Mena, Jr., a 35-year-old Latin male.  Through the course of the investigation, the Homicide detectives determined the following individuals participated in the murder of the victim.  Suspect Adriana Christine Alvarado, a 26-year-old Latin female, was charged with Arson.  Suspect Edgar Mireles, a 39-year-old Latin male, was charged with Arson and Murder, and suspect Hector Pina, a 33-year-old Latin male, was also charged with murder.

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On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at approximately 8:06 a.m., Dallas police responded to a PD Requested by Fire call at 4800 Huey Street.  Upon arrival, officers found a burned body in the bed of a white Ford F-150 that was set on fire.  It appears the unknown victim died of homicidal violence.  The Homicide Unit and Dallas Fire Arson Unit are actively investigating this murder. 

The Dallas Police Department – Homicide Unit asks for the public’s assistance and encourages anyone with information to contact Detective Boz Rojas at 214-681-1786 or via email:   boz.rojas@dallascityhall.com. Please refer to case no. 201764-2020.

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