HARLINGEN — Police have finally identified the man who they say was shot and left for dead in an irrigation canal over the weekend.
Jose Filiberto Casillas, 33, of Houston appears to have been shot at least once.
Three people have been arraigned on charges in connection with the killing of Casillas, whose body was found in an irrigation canal Sunday off of Wilson Road just west of Bass Boulevard.
Gregorio Ramirez, 33, of Primera was arraigned on first-degree murder, third-degree felony arson, third-degree felony tampering with evidence and a first-degree felony charge of engaging in organized criminal activity. His bond was set at $800,000.
Mayra Alejandra Camero, 22, of Brownsville was arraigned on first-degree murder, third-degree felony arson, third-degree felony tampering with evidence and a first degree felony charge of engaging in organized criminal activity. Her bond was set at $500,000.
Jesus Antonio Ramirez, 30, of Primera was charged with a second-degree felony charge of engaging in organized criminal activity, third-degree felony tampering with evidence and a Class A misdemeanor charge of failing to report a felony. His bond was set at $195,000.
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