“Ronald Anthony Burgos-Aviles is a killer and a danger within society” -Webb County District Attorney Isidro Alaniz
As a parent, we have chosen to not only love a part of us that was created with another. We have the responsibility to ensure that this child or children are protected, cared for, nurtured, and financially taken care of in means of health care, or even financially through means of supports in a multitude of ways, including child support.
In a chilling case that has shocked the community, the state of Texas, and nation-wide. Ronald Anthony Burgos-Aviles, a former United States Border Patrol supervisor, is now serving life without parole for the double murder of Grizelda and Dominic Hernandez. The question looming over this horrific crime is whether it was all worth not paying child support.
Ronald Burgos-Aviles, once an outstanding student and Navy graduate, took a dark turn that led to the tragic end of his mistress Grizelda Hernandez and their 18-month-old son, Dominic.
Grizelda, a young mother of two who was pursuing a nursing career, fell victim to a relationship marred by emotional and verbal abuse. Despite the turmoil, she hoped for a brighter future for her family.
The turning point came when child support proceedings were initiated. Fearing the loss of his lifestyle and job, Burgos-Aviles, still married to another woman, opted for a sinister path. The court’s acknowledgment of his paternity to Dominic triggered a series of events that culminated in a devastating meeting at Father Charles McNaboe Park on April 9th, 2018.
The brutality of the crime is unimaginable. Grizelda, stabbed approximately 27 to 30 times, and Dominic, an innocent 18-month-old, both fell victim to Burgos-Aviles’ violent actions. Surveillance footage captured the chilling moments before and after the crime, revealing Burgos-Aviles leaving the scene and tampering with the evidence.
The tragedy unfolded as Grizelda and Dominic’s bodies were discovered, prompting a call to Border Patrol by Burgos-Aviles himself. However, his actions at the crime scene raised suspicions, with investigators noting his contamination of evidence and peculiar behavior.
Detective Dennison, on the case, uncovered the heartbreaking details of Grizelda’s fight for her and Dominic’s lives. The investigation revealed Burgos-Aviles’ attempts to deflect attention and his unsettling disregard for the lives he had taken.
The story of Ronald Anthony Burgos-Aviles serves as a grim reminder of the consequences that can unfold when personal turmoil intersects with a heinous act. Grizelda and Dominic Hernandez’s lives were cut short, leaving a community in mourning and questioning the price paid for avoiding responsibilities.
As this tragic tale unfolds, it stands as a stark example of the devastating consequences that can arise from evading the responsibilities of parenthood.