Julio Diaz, currently awaiting trial in the murder of a Freemason outside of a Texas Masonic hall, along with prior incidents of damaging that same lodge building, has just been charged in two more arson attacks against a different lodge.
Diaz is accused of shooting WB Robert Wise outside of McAllen Lodge 1110 in southern Texas following an officer's installation on July 10, 2023. He is also accused of attempting to set fire to that building in 2022.
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| Llano Grande Lodge in Westlaco, TX (Google Earth photo) |
According to KRGV-TV5, Hidalgo County authorities have now brought more charges against Diaz regarding two additional arson attempts in February 2023 at the Welasco Masonic temple, located about 20 miles east of McAllen. The Welasco hall is home to Llano Grande Lodge 1173.
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| Fire damage in 2023. (KRGV-TV5) |
In April, the judge in the case expressed frustration with Diaz' defense attorney regarding the numerous delays they've requested since his initial court appearance. His tentative trial date is now in early August, but they may request additional time now that these new charges have been brought.
The Master of my Lodge at the time reached out to the Brother’s widow to express condolences and she went off on him and complained that he even contacted her as he is from outside the jurisdiction. No question a very emotional situation. This Diaz is a callous cold blooded killer, maybe in Texas he’ll get the Death Penalty.
ReplyDeleteI can understand grieving people reacting badly to things, but to go off on him for sending condolences because he's outside the jurisdiction? That seems extreme.
DeleteI hope that he gets the death penalty right away.
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