LUBBOCK, Texas — Armando Champion, 57, was arrested and accused of Murder in connection with the death of Elmo Minjarez, Jr., 54, the Lubbock Police Department confirmed on Tuesday.
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Online jail records showed Champion was arrested in the 1900 block of East First Street on Monday by the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office. His bond was set at $200,000.
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Police on September 16 asked for the public’s help locating Minjarez, who had not been seen since August. According to LPD, Minjarez was reported to have been last seen in the 1800 block of East Colgate Street on August 16. Police received information that led them to believe Minjarez was in danger.
On September 18, human remains were found south of Lubbock.
Minjarez’ family shared a GoFundMe; if you’d like to donate, click here .
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The following is a press release from the Lubbock Police Department: