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Capital murder trial underway for El Paso Christmas double homicide
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Jocelyn Flores , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the trial and the events surrounding the alleged crime are available from local news sources, including KTSM 9 News. A trial is underway in El Paso for a man accused of a double homicide that occurred during the Christmas holiday in 2022.
A trial is underway in El Paso for a man accused of a double homicide that occurred during the Christmas holiday in 2022. The defendant, Gabriel Ramirez, is alleged to have stabbed and killed his aunt and girlfriend.
Court records indicate that jury selection was completed last week, paving the way for the trial to begin. The prosecution and defense have started presenting their cases with opening statements.
Further details about the trial and the events surrounding the alleged crime are available from local news sources, including KTSM 9 News.
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Category: government Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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