In a culmination of legal proceedings spanning several years, Charles Beltran of Mesquite, Texas, has been sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in the murder of Marisela Botello Valadez, a Seattle tourist.
The tragic events unfolded in Deep Ellum, where Beltran picked up Valadez and later witnessed his on-and-off girlfriend, Lisa Dykes, committing the heinous act.
According to court testimonies, Beltran discovered Dykes attacking Valadez with a knife after waking up during the night they spent together. In a desperate attempt to stop the assault, Beltran intervened, pushing Dykes away from Valadez.
According to the source, the incident occurred after a night that began with consensual activities but ended in unimaginable violence.
Following the murder, Valadez’s body was disposed of in a remote area near Wilmer, remaining undiscovered for months. Dykes, accompanied by her wife Nina Marano, subsequently fled to Florida, then evaded authorities by traveling to Cambodia.
Their international flight eventually led to their capture and extradition back to the United States.
Lisa Dykes faced trial and was convicted on charges of murder and tampering with a corpse. She was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder and an additional 20 years for tampering with evidence.
In contrast, charges against Nina Marano were dropped at a later stage of legal proceedings.
The sentencing of Charles Beltran marks a significant chapter in the pursuit of justice for Marisela Botello Valadez.
His guilty plea to tampering with a corpse underscores his role in the aftermath of the crime, though distinct from the charges faced by Dykes.
The judicial process has sought to piece together the events leading to Valadez’s tragic death, aiming to provide closure for her family and loved ones.
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