Man Pleads Guilty to Murder of His Wife, Receives 35-Year Sentence

Jorge Luis Alvarado Blanco, aged 38, has pleaded guilty to Murder and has been sentenced to 35 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

The conviction stems from the death of his wife, Minerva Molina Jimenez, aged 30, for which he was arrested by the Austin Police Department on March 14, 2023.

Blanco was indicted for Murder on May 23, 2023.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Andrea Austin and Victor Erbring, with support from Investigator Fred Spencer, Victim Counselor Cynthia Jilote, Paralegal Holly Sonnenberg, and Legal Secretary Rebecca LaBeth.

Austin Police Department Homicide Detective Katy Conner led the investigation.

Travis County District Attorney José Garza expressed gratitude to the dedicated staff and law enforcement partners involved in seeking justice for the victim’s family and hopes the outcome brings closure and peace to them.