Mitchell Romero, AMBER Alert, October 16, 2009 TX-NM
Amber Alert issued for Texas boy Posted at: 10/16/2009 8:39 PM | Updated at: 10/16/2009 8:42 PM By: Charlie Pabst, KOB.com Mitchell Romero An Amber Alert was issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety on Friday evening for 3-year-old Mitchell Romero who went missing on October 15 at 6:05 p.m. in Denver City, Texas. Denver City is near the New Mexico-Texas state line, about 30 miles east of the New Mexico town of Lovington. Police are looking for 34-year-old Mario Romero, described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, 5'7" and 205 pounds. He is believed to be driving a maroon 2004 GMC Yukon with Texas license plate 43WFX6. Mario Romero Mitchell Romero is described as 2'8", 35 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. New Mexico State Police say they are unsure whether the pair were believed to be in New Mexico. Anyone with information is asked to call the Denver City Police Department at 806-592-3516. http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S1196270.shtml

LOCAL AMBER ALERT Mitchell Romero Missing:2009-10-16 Age: 3 Sex: Male Skin Tone:White Hair: Black Mario Romero Abductor Age: 34 Sex: Male Skin Tone: White Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Height: 5'7 Weight: 205 lbs. Status: New License: (43WFX6 TX) Missing From: , Denver City, TX Last Seen Date: 2009-10-16 Circumstances: The Denver City Police Department is searching for Mitchell Romero, White, Male, 3 years old, DOB 12/31/05 with black hair and unknown other physical descriptions. Police are looking for Mario Romero, White, Male, 34 years old, DOB 12/27/75, 5Â7Â, 205lbs., black hair, and brown eyes, in his abduction. The suspect is driving a Maroon, 2004, GMC, YUK with a TX License Plate Number of 43WFX6. The suspect was last heard from in Denver City, TX. Law enforcement officials believe this child to be in grave or immediate danger. If you have any information regarding this abduction, call the Denver City Police Department at 806-592-3516. To report information on this case, please contact: Organization:Denver City Police Department Phone Number:806-592-3516

Amber Alert Issued for Son of Denver City Murder Suspect Staff Report NewsWest 9 DENVER CITY - The Denver City Police Department has issued an amber alert for the son of a murder suspect in Denver City. Police are searching for 3-year-old Mitchell Romero. He is 2'8", has black hair, brown eyes, and weighs 35 pounds. The suspect, 33-year-old Mario Romero, who is wanted in connection with a murder, was last seen driving a maroon 2004 GMC Yukon with Texas License plate 43WFX6. Mario Romero is accused of killing 29-year-old Veronica Esquivel Romero inside a home on East 10th Street on Friday. Law enforcement officials believe the 3-year-old is in grave or immediate danger. If you have any information, please call Denver City Police at (806)-592-3516. http://www.kwes.com/global/story.asp?s=11330370

Suspected killer wanted in Denver City Posted: Oct 16, 2009 10:01 PM EDT By Brittany Pieper LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - A suspected killer is still on the loose after police say they believe he killed his wife in Denver City. Sisters of the victim Veronica Esquivel Romero, 29, say her husband Mario Molina Romero beat her multiple times before her death, and they are confident domestic violence killed her. One of the victim's sisters found her dead Thursday evening. "When we couldn't get a hold of her since Tuesday we knew something was wrong," said Maria Esquivel. Esquivel broke into her sister's house at 212 E. 10th Street to check on her and found her dead in the front bedroom. "She was laying on the floor semi covered. She had been there awhile already - at least a day," she said. Esquivel called the police, and realized her sister's husband, Mario Molina Romero, was gone. Police want to talk to him about the suspected murder because of a history of family violence. "As of about a little after 10 this morning, a warrant for his arrest for murder was issued through Yoakum County," said Denver City Police Chief Jack D. Miller. "She had been beaten up several times by her husband. She went to press charges, but 20 minutes later she dropped them," said Esquivel. About 8 p.m. Friday police issued an Amber Alert for the Romero's 3-year-old son, Mitchell. They believe his father abducted him and that Mitchell is in grave and immediate danger. The two were last seen in Denver City driving a maroon 2004 Yukon with Texas license plates: 43W-FX6. The victim's sisters hope anyone else in a violent relationship will have the courage to take action, and they hope police can find the man they believe killed their sister. "We want to know what happened. We want to know the truth. Why is he running? Why is he hiding?" said Esquivel. If you know where to find Mario Molina Romero, please contact the Denver City Police Department at (806) 592-3516. http://www.kcbd.com/global/story.asp?s=11330441

Neighbors React to Denver City Murder by Diane Tuazon DENVER CITY - For some residents who live in Denver City, hearing about a woman being killed and an Amber Alert for her missing child came as a shock. "It's a very quiet, friendly neighborhood. Veronica was a very nice person. We're really hurt as a community and she will be greatly missed," Neighbor, Rachel Tenorio, said. 33-year-old Mario Romero is accused of killing his wife Veronica Romero. Authorities found her body inside a home on East 10th Street on Friday, and now authorities are on the hunt for her 3-year-old son who went missing with his father. "He's still missing. As far as we know he's with his father. We did get some information. I'd say about 15 to 20 calls and we're moving with that right now," Lt. Charles Higgs with the Denver City Police Department, said. While officials are not releasing any details on how Veronica was killed, those living in the neighborhood are still surprised at what happened. "She didn't seem like she was in a troubled marriage. I'm still shocked and upset about it. I just hope they find the boy and return him safely," Tenorio said. If you have any information on this case you're asked to call Denver City Police at 806-592-3516. http://www.kwes.com/global/story.asp?s=11332924

Amber Alert for Denver City child canceled Posted: Oct 20, 2009 5:36 PM EDT LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - The Amber Alert for a missing Denver City toddler has been canceled. The Texas Department of Public Safety issued an Amber Alert for 3-year-old Mitchell Romero on Friday. The search was discontinued about 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. Officials have not yet located the child. Denver City Police suspected Mitchell's father, Mario Romero, of taking the child after his wife Veronica was discovered murdered last week. Romero is also a suspect in his wife's murder. Denver City officials say they will now treat Mitchell's disappearance as a missing person's case, so they will be able to devote more time to the murder investigation and follow up on leads. http://www.kcbd.com/Global/story.asp?S=11348613

Amber Alert Canceled for Missing Denver City Boy Staff Report NewsWest 9 DENVER CITY - New details about an Amber Alert out of Denver City. Police there called the alert off and are stepping up search efforts. NewsWest 9 learned on Tuesday night that Denver City Police decided to do away with the Amber Alert. Now, they say they're handling it as a missing person case. Police say they changed the status of their search, because it'll allow them to focus more time on the investigation, and they'll be able to follow up on leads much better. They're searching for three-year-old Mitchell Romero who's been missing since Friday. That's when police say, his father Mario Romero, shot and killed Veronica Romero, and took off with the little boy. A warrant is out for Romero's arrest. There is talk he could be headed to Mexico. The two were last seen in Denver City, driving a Maroon 2004 Yukon. If you have any information on the location of Mario Romero or the missing boy, please contact the Denver City Police Department at 806-592-3516. http://www.kwes.com/global/story.asp?s=11350170

Reports say missing Denver City boy dies in crash Posted: Nov 05, 2009 4:15 PM EST LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - NewsChannel 11 has learned of a tragic update in the case of a missing little boy from Denver City. Mitchell Romero was the subject of an Amber Alert in mid-October and still is the subject of a missing persons report. His disappearance coincided with the murder of his mother. Police believe that Mitchell's father, Mario Romero, took the boy. An arrest warrant was issued for the elder Romero. Now there are reports that the 3-year-old little boy has died. Police in Denver City tell NewsChannel 11 that there was a traffic accident in Ojinaga, Mexico; which is across the border from Presidio, Texas. A lieutenant with the Denver City PD says, "We have reason to believe (Mitchell Romero) was killed in that accident. We are trying to confirm it was him." Mitchell was travelling with other family members, not his father. There was some indication that those family members were bringing him back to the United States. http://www.kcbd.com/global/Story.asp?s=11452305

Missing Denver City Boy Killed in Rollover Accident in Mexico Staff Report NewsWest 9 The search for a missing Denver City toddler has ended in tragedy. Three year old Mitchell Romero was reported missing last month after his mother was murdered. NewsWest 9 has learned, Mitchell died in a rollover crash in Mexico. Mexican and border authorities say Mitchell died in a crash between Chihuahua and Ojinaga on Wednesday. According a Mexican newspaper, he was being returned to his father, Mario Romero, by his aunt and uncle when the crash happened. An amber alert had been issued for Mitchell back on October 16th, because authorities believed he was with his father on their way to Mexico. Mario Romero is accused of killing his wife, Veronica, the day before. That amber alert was cancelled a few days later and Mitchell was listed as a missing person. Mario Romero remains on the run. http://www.newswest9.com/Global/story.asp?S=11454142