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Houston man wanted, charged in deadly stabbing of ex-girlfriend

Oscar Daniel Vega Espinoza (HPD)

A Houston man is now wanted after being charged with stabbing his ex-girlfriend earlier this month.

Oscar Daniel Vega Espinoza, 34, has been charged with murder and tampering of evidence for the killing, which occurred on the morning of August 17.

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The victim’s body was found submerged near the embankment of Brays Bayou Greenway Trail in southeastern Houston. Officials observed the body had multiple stab wounds. Further investigation into the victim’s background allowed Vega Espinoza to be identified as the primary suspect in the murder.

The identity of the 30-year-old victim has not been released at this time.

Anyone with information on Vega Espinoza’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Houston Police Department Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.


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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.

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