Last week, the body of a woman was discovered by authorities in Corpus Christi
The body has now been identified by the Nueces County Medical Examiner's office as 27-year-old Tanya Garza.
Her family had reported her missing on June 10.
On June 15, officers from the Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) found a body resembling that of Tanya Garza.
The discovery was made in a gated area surrounded by thick, heavy brush.
Senior Officer Antonio Contreras released a news statement on the same day detailing the search efforts.
The search around 9600 Hearns Ferry Road started early at around 8:20 a.m., involving specialized K-9 units to aid in the search.
After discovering the body on June 15, CCPD contacted the medical examiner's office, who later confirmed the identity of the deceased as Tanya Garza.
Police Lieutenant Eryca Gonzalez issued a written statement on Friday, emphasizing that detectives are still awaiting the official autopsy report from the medical examiner.
This report will help them to determine the next steps in the investigation.
The case remains open and active.
Timeline and Key Events
- June 7: Tanya Garza was last seen with her boyfriend, 28-year-old Matthew Davila.
That day, Davila was driving Garza's white SUV when police attempted to pull him over.
However, Davila evaded the police, and his whereabouts remained unknown.
Later, the white SUV was found burned on Carbon Plant Road, outside city limits.
- June 10: Garza's family reported her missing, prompting the CCPD Robbery Homicide Division to begin their investigation.
- June 12: CCPD K-9 units, along with drone units, conducted a search in the area where the burned vehicle was located.
- June 13: Police found Matthew Davila and brought him to the main police station for questioning.
After the interview, detectives followed Davila to the site of the burned vehicle to search the area further and retrace possible steps.
- June 15: Officers found the body in a secluded, brushy area, which the medical examiner later confirmed was Tanya Garza.
Arrest and Ongoing Investigation
Matthew Davila was arrested on June 13 for an outstanding warrant related to evading arrest in a motor vehicle.
He was subsequently taken to the City Detention Center for booking.
Despite this arrest, the investigation continues as authorities wait for the final autopsy report to determine the course of action.
The community remains vigilant as the CCPD works tirelessly to uncover the details surrounding Tanya Garza's tragic death.
The investigation is ongoing, and any new developments will bring clarity and justice to this heartbreaking case.
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