Overview
- Deputies found Juan Salinas dead inside a Goldensong Court house late Sunday morning, April 12, with severe trauma to his torso, head and neck.
- Investigators said Salinas’ truck was located in Pasadena with two adults and two juveniles, and three were released after interviews.
- The remaining adult, identified as coworker Josue Chirino, was detained for questioning and later charged with murder.
- Salinas had been renovating the two-story home, which was damaged in a prior fire, and relatives reported him missing after he stopped answering calls Friday.
- Harris County authorities have not released a motive, and the homicide investigation remains active with further forensic work underway.