Carlos Manuel Ayestas

Carlos Manuel Ayestas

Murderer
1known / alleged victims
Case Facts
Gender
male
Country
USA
Location
Harris County, Texas, USA
Date of birth
J uly 30, 1969
Age at first offence
26
Characteristics
Victim profile
Hispanic female
Method of murder
Strangulation
Date(s) of murder
September 5, 1995
Years active
1995
Date of arrest
Status
Sentenced to death

Sentenced to death on September 17, 1997

Case Summary

Background

Carlos Manuel Ayestas (TDCJ Number 999240) was born 07/30/69. He was received on 09/17/97 at age 28. His education level was 12 years. His gender was male, his race was Hispanic, his hair color was Black, and his eye color was Brown. His height was 5 ft 2 in and his weight was 166. His native county and native state were Mexico. His prior occupation was an Air Conditioning Installer in Mexico.

Ayestas had no prior prison record.

The offence

On 9/5/95, Ayestas was 26 when the offense occurred in Harris County. In Houston, during the burglary of an Hispanic female’s home, Ayestas murdered the Hispanic female. Ayestas strangled the victim, causing her death.

Other details

Co-defendants: Federico Zaldiver. The victim was an Hispanic female.

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