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KTSM News – Police say they have a suspect in 2022 murder of woman

Posted on September 9, 2025

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Police have confirmed that they have a suspect in the killing of a woman in far East El Paso back in 2022.

Police told KTSM that they are looking for Rafael Sanchez, whom they believe is connected to the murder of 51-year-old Marisela Velez.

Sanchez was featured in Crime Stoppers’ weekly “Most Wanted” fugitives feature this past weekend.


‘Most Wanted’ fugitives for week of Sept. 5, 2025

In July 2022, police were called out on a welfare check along the 2100 block of William Caples Street.

When they arrived, they found the woman dead.

At the time, police said there were signs of a struggle and they believed that an attack was directed at her.


EPPD update: Woman’s ‘suspicious’ death now ruled a murder

If you you know anything about this case or the whereabouts of Sanchez, you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at (915) 566-8477. You will remain anonymous and if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a reward.

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