Amarillo

Justice Served: Amarillo Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child

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AMARILLO, Texas — A man from Amarillo has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his conviction on charges related to the aggravated sexual assault of a child. The case gained attention after medical examinations revealed that the victim, a three-year-old foster child, tested positive for a sexually transmitted disease. The investigation into Enrique Elizalde commenced in January 2020, following the child’s alarming medical diagnosis. During the inquiry, Elizalde admitted to a detective from the Special Victims Unit that he had inappropriately touched the child while she was in his care. Furthermore, additional allegations … Read more

Texas Man Sentenced to 40 Years for 2021 Amarillo Shooting Rampage That Left One Dead, Four Cars Targeted

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AMARILLO, Texas — After deliberating for four hours, a jury in Potter County sentenced a man to a substantial prison term for his involvement in a series of violent incidents that transpired in 2021. The convicted, David Lee Winfield, faces over four decades behind bars for multiple shootings, including a fatal attack that claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman. Winfield was found guilty of killing Laura Etta Ashley, who was shot in her car on NW 15th Avenue in Amarillo in September 2021. In addition to the murder, Winfield was also involved in shootings … Read more