EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 41-year-old girl from El Paso was arrested after she allegedly shot and killed her boyfriend after a home dispute final Friday evening, Might 10 in East El Paso, in response to court docket paperwork obtained by KTSM.
Based on court docket paperwork, Valerie Navejas, 41, is going through a cost of homicide after capturing and killing her boyfriend Todd Frank Olivas, 49, at an condominium complicated alongside the 6800 block of Bellrose Drive.
Courtroom paperwork say Navejas advised police that she was in a six-month-long relationship with Olivas. She additionally advised police that she is a Stage 3 safety guard and carries a firearm whereas on responsibility.
Navejas advised police that earlier that day she started to really feel sick and left work. She then referred to as Olivas and advised him about what occurred, which led to them arguing over the cellphone, in response to court docket paperwork.
Navejas advised police that when she arrived dwelling, she eliminated her responsibility belt together with her loaded handgun and positioned it inside her backpack. Navejas then positioned her backpack contained in the bed room’s closet, in response to court docket paperwork.
Courtroom paperwork say Olivas was on the condominium as soon as Navejas obtained dwelling and he was consuming.
Navejas advised police that she obtained into an argument with Olivas and said that he started to “flippantly slap her on the face” whereas she was laying down within the bed room, in response to court docket paperwork. Najevas additionally advised police that Olivas pulled her hair.
Courtroom paperwork say Navejas advised Olivas that she was carried out with him and requested him to depart the condominium however he refused.
Olivas then walked in direction of the bed room’s closet and grabbed Navejas’ firearm. Navejas advised police that Olivas pointed the firearm at her and she or he requested him to not do something to her, in response to court docket paperwork.
Courtroom paperwork say Olivas then threatened to kill himself and pointed the handgun at himself. Navejas then tried to get the gun from Olivas and a battle ensued, in response to court docket paperwork.
Navejas advised police that she closed her eyes and heard a number of gunshots. Navejas then opened her eyes once more and the handgun was in her palms and Olivas was exterior of the bed room mendacity by the hallway, in response to court docket paperwork.
Navejas advised police that she didn’t know what to take action she referred to as a buddy and her buddy’s mom suggested Navejas to unload the firearm and name 911, in response to court docket paperwork.
Navejas additionally advised police that she picked up the casings from the ground and positioned them on prime of a dresser contained in the bed room.
Courtroom paperwork say investigators observed inconsistencies between Naveja’s story and the bodily proof on the crime scene.
Navejas then modified her story and said that once they have been scuffling with the firearm, she was in a position to take it away from Olivas, in response to court docket paperwork.
Navejas then allegedly shot Olivas twice at shut vary. Olivas then began strolling backward in direction of the doorway of the bed room together with his palms up making, making a cease gesture to her, in response to court docket paperwork.
Courtroom paperwork say Navejas then adopted Olivas as a result of she believed he was going to seize one thing after which shot him once more by the doorway of the bed room.
Olivas then fell backward and commenced crawling in direction of the adjoining bed room. Navejas then walked in direction of the hallway and shot at Olivas once more whereas he was on the ground, in response to court docket paperwork.
Courtroom paperwork say Navejas then referred to as her buddy and members of the family earlier than she referred to as 911. She additionally advised police that it took her half an hour to name 911.
Courtroom paperwork additionally say Navejas tampered with the crime scene by choosing up the casings earlier than reporting the incident to police.
