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Odessa cold case trial continues, Roman Alvarado charged with first-degree murder
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· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The trial's current status is that it is ongoing. A trial is underway for Roman Alvarado, who is charged with first-degree murder.
A trial is underway for Roman Alvarado, who is charged with first-degree murder. The case is a cold case, meaning it is an older crime that has gone unsolved for some time.
Further details about the case and the trial are available from the source. The trial's current status is that it is ongoing.
The source provides more information about the trial and the charges against Roman Alvarado.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
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