Thomas Jacinto Lopez is headed to state prison for 25 years after admitting he ripped off a widowed El Paso woman, prosecutors say. On Thursday, a judge handed down the sentence after Lopez pleaded guilty to multiple felonies, including exploitation of an elderly person and theft of property, according to the District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors say Lopez promised home‑maintenance work, then took tens of thousands of dollars from the woman and never delivered.
Guilty Plea, 25 Year Sentence
According to KVIA, Lopez pleaded guilty to three felony counts. Lopez was sentenced to 25 years in state prison. A spokesperson for the El Paso District Attorney’s Office told the station the scheme began in 2017 and that the victim reported the crimes in 2023……