A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in Irving, Texas, has been apprehended in Honduras. Hector Vicente Paguada Paguada, accused of killing his girlfriend and her mother in 2024, was arrested on Saturday in Sabá, Colón, as confirmed by the Irving Police Department.
Paguada is currently awaiting extradition to the United States, where he faces two counts of capital murder in Dallas County. His arrest concludes a lengthy investigation that spanned over two years, during which Irving police detectives tirelessly pursued leads to secure justice for the victims’ families.
The police department issued a statement acknowledging the collaboration of the public, the FBI, and the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office in bringing Paguada to justice. Their efforts have also resulted in the arrest of four individuals who allegedly assisted Paguada in evading capture after the murders.
Details of the Crime
The tragic events unfolded on January 19, 2024, at an apartment complex located on the 2000 block of West Irving Boulevard. Investigators believe that Paguada fatally shot 23-year-old Nayeli Medina, with whom he had been in a relationship, along with her mother, 55-year-old Juana Rodriguez. Notably, Medina’s 5-year-old son was present during the incident.
In addition to Paguada, four accomplices have been taken into custody for their roles in assisting his escape. Nicolle Martinez Tome and Paguada’s sister, Yudi Mabel Paguada Ruiz, are accused of helping him dispose of the vehicle used in the crime, with one of them allegedly deleting crucial digital evidence. Reports indicate they were offered $100 for their assistance in getting rid of Paguada’s SUV.
Yeferi Josue Aguilera Hernandez has been charged with hindering the apprehension of a known felon, as he reportedly aided in transporting Paguada to the Houston area shortly after the murders. A fourth individual, Escarleth Mejia, is believed to have helped orchestrate Paguada’s escape route from North Texas to Houston.
