On Monday, June 13, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Garland Police Department responded to the report a man found dead in the 4200 block of Mayflower Dr. Officers arrived and observed the body of a man in the backyard of the residence. It appeared that the body had been there for multiple days. On Tuesday, June 14, the Medical Examiner informed detectives that Hernandez died from a gunshot wound. Garland investigators are working the death as a murder.
Garland detectives were called to investigate and began working with the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s office to determine the cause of death. The victim was identified as 57-year-old Jacinto Torres Hernandez of Dallas.
Police are asking for anyone who may have information concerning the death of Jacinto Torres Hernandez to contact the Garland Police Department. Tips can also be submitted to Garland Crime Stoppers by calling 972-272-8477 (TIPS) or by visiting www.garlandcrimestoppers.org.