Barrios Was Shot With Bow And Arrow
Medical Examiner Said Penetrating Wound To Head Caused Death
POSTED: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
UPDATED: 6:57 am CDT May 1,
2008
  Viola Barrios |
SAN ANTONIO -- New details have been released into how local restaurateur Viola Barrios was killed last week.The Bexar County medical examiner said Barrios died of a penetrating wound to the head as a result of a bow and arrow. Investigators confiscated a similar weapon on Friday from the home of 18-year-old Joe Estrada Jr., calling it evidence related to the investigation.Estrada lived with his parents next door to Barrios on the city's northwest side.Police said Estrada admitted to breaking into the home and setting the house on fire. He is currently charged with capital murder and is in the Bexar County Jail on a $1 million bond.
Previous Stories:
- April 30, 2008: Barrios Family Creates Foundation
- April 29, 2008: Viola Barrios Laid To Rest
- April 28, 2008: Affidavit: Barrios Alive When Home Set On Fire
- April 27, 2008: Community Remembers Slain Woman
- April 25, 2008: Neighbor, 18, Arrested In Barrios Slaying
- April 25, 2008: Owner Of Popular Restaurants Found Dead In Home
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