Menchaca sentenced to 70 years

Thank you to the Pleasanton Express for recognizing and covering this important case! We are proud of our victim for having the courage to testify and protect her family from further violence. We are grateful to the jury for ensuring the safety of the victim and her family as well as protecting our community from this violent criminal. This case exemplifies the teamwork of the Jourdanton Police Department, Atascosa County Sheriff's Office, DPS, and our office. I am proud of Atascosa Chief Prosecutor Bradlee Thornton and Chief Investigator Roland Trevino for the time and dedication poured into ensuring justice was served. Thank you to our Victim Assistance Coordinator, Katie Quinney, Safer Path Family Violence Shelter, and Jennifer Fernandez with Guadalupe Family Violence Shelter for all their support.

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