NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 25, 2026Hillsborough
Defendant Gabriel Ramírez testifies in El Paso double homicide trial
Gabriel Antonio Ramírez testified in his own defense regarding the 2022 deaths of his aunt, Irma Ramírez, and his girlfriend, Kathia Rosales. Ramírez claimed that Rosales attacked his aunt and forced him to participate in the stabbing before attempting to kill him.
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The testimony provides the defendant's account of the events that occurred on December 25, 2022, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals.
Key Facts
- Gabriel Antonio Ramírez is on trial for the deaths of Irma Ramírez (79) and Kathia Rosales (24).
- The incident occurred on December 25, 2022.
- Ramírez testified that he met Rosales two weeks before the incident.
- Ramírez claims Rosales attacked his aunt and forced him to participate in the stabbing.
- Ramírez alleged that Rosales possessed three distinct personalities, including one named 'María' and a 'God personality'.
- Christina Ramírez, the defendant's sister, testified that her brother suffered from depression following their father's death.
- The jury was presented with photographs of the crime scene and autopsy reports.