Post by Anja Nieser on Sept 20, 2006 15:12:38 GMT -5
Large reward offered for information in 1992 convenience store murder
In San Antonio, a reward of up to $12,000 is being offered for clues in
the 1992 murder of Darren Holden, a store manager killed on his birthday.
The reward includes a guaranteed $7,000 from the victim's family, and up
to $5,000 more from Crime Stoppers.
"Darren was just a good boy. Never gave us any trouble at all, never,"
said Melvin Holden, Darren's father.
Darren, 24, was the manager at the Phillips 66 on St. Mary's Street. On
Feb. 8, 1992, police said 2 Hispanic men and 1 Hispanic woman shot and
stabbed Darren before he opened the store for business.
"It's been 14 1/2 years. No closure," his father said.
However, police are tracking new leads.
"We do have information coming in. These individuals actually bragged
about this murder and have discussed it through the years," said Det. Liz
Greiner, with the San Antonio Police Department's cold case unit.
Police said Darren was robbed of his wallet, watch and rings, and so for
now, the motive appears to be robbery.
Investigators said the female suspect and her 2 male accomplices are just
1 phone call away from being arrested for the crime.
"It's amazing. One person may think it's just a small little detail, but
that fills in the piece of the puzzle for us," Greiner said.
For that reason, Holden holds out hope that his son's killers will soon be
brought to justice.
"Keep looking over your shoulder, because statute of limitations never
runs out on murder. They gonna get ya eventually," he said.
If you've heard anyone bragging about killing Darren Holden, call Crime
Stoppers at (210) 224-STOP (7867).
You don't have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will assign you a special
identification number.
If your anonymous tip leads to an arrest, you could make up to $5,000 from
Crime Stoppers, and a guaranteed $7,000 from the victim's family.
(source: KENS 5 Eyewitness News)
In San Antonio, a reward of up to $12,000 is being offered for clues in
the 1992 murder of Darren Holden, a store manager killed on his birthday.
The reward includes a guaranteed $7,000 from the victim's family, and up
to $5,000 more from Crime Stoppers.
"Darren was just a good boy. Never gave us any trouble at all, never,"
said Melvin Holden, Darren's father.
Darren, 24, was the manager at the Phillips 66 on St. Mary's Street. On
Feb. 8, 1992, police said 2 Hispanic men and 1 Hispanic woman shot and
stabbed Darren before he opened the store for business.
"It's been 14 1/2 years. No closure," his father said.
However, police are tracking new leads.
"We do have information coming in. These individuals actually bragged
about this murder and have discussed it through the years," said Det. Liz
Greiner, with the San Antonio Police Department's cold case unit.
Police said Darren was robbed of his wallet, watch and rings, and so for
now, the motive appears to be robbery.
Investigators said the female suspect and her 2 male accomplices are just
1 phone call away from being arrested for the crime.
"It's amazing. One person may think it's just a small little detail, but
that fills in the piece of the puzzle for us," Greiner said.
For that reason, Holden holds out hope that his son's killers will soon be
brought to justice.
"Keep looking over your shoulder, because statute of limitations never
runs out on murder. They gonna get ya eventually," he said.
If you've heard anyone bragging about killing Darren Holden, call Crime
Stoppers at (210) 224-STOP (7867).
You don't have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will assign you a special
identification number.
If your anonymous tip leads to an arrest, you could make up to $5,000 from
Crime Stoppers, and a guaranteed $7,000 from the victim's family.
(source: KENS 5 Eyewitness News)