Alleged Mexican Mafia Members to Go on Trial

Last Update: 6:11 pm

WILLACY COUNTY - Prosecutors and defense attorneys are getting ready to start a trial for an alleged South Texas gang leader.

Investigators say Wilfredo Padilla and several other members of the Mexican Mafia kidnapped Jo Ann Chavez from Valle Vista Mall back in 2003. Her skeletal remains were found at a ranch in Willacy County two years later. Padilla is one of 10 people suspected in her killing.

Attorneys interviewed about 500 candidates. It took them a couple of weeks to select the jury. The case is set to start Monday. It should take about a month to present evidence in the trial.

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