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Arlington Cold Case: Suspect Released | Texas News
A major twist in the 2012 Arlington cold case: Mayra Velasquez, charged with capital murder in the brutal stabbing of Irasema Chavez, has been released on $450,000 bail. Police originally linked her to the crime via a single drop of “fresh” blood and DNA found at the scene — though she was reportedly stabbed over 100 times. Her defense argues she’s innocent, pointing to the questionable “fresh” blood timeline, her friendship with the victim, and even a surveillance clip showing a man — not her — at the scene. Detectives remain confident, hinting Velasquez gave them key info during questioning…
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