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Josue Chirino, 19, Charged With Murder in Spring Carpenter’s Death

The charge follows the recovery of the victim’s truck in Pasadena with four occupants.

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.