Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham and DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson are seen conferring with Investigator David Haley and Investigator Aaron Jones.
February 8, 2023 - At 7:49pm, Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the succesful capture of Manuels without incident in Tyler.
February 8, 2023 - The search continues for a suspect in the death of a woman that was discovered in Joaquin on Doogieville Loop on Wednesday morning, February 8, 2023.
Shelby County Sheriff Kevin Windham has indicated as of 4:25pm the person of interest in the case has been upgraded to a suspect in what has been determined to be a homicide. He confirmed the victim to be a hispanic female.
Carlos Caporali Manuels
Carlos Caporali Manuels is being sought and the vehicle he was driving, a white 1998 Chevrolet S-10, was discovered Wednesday in Tyler where it was abandoned with the doors locked. Tyler Police Department has taken possession of the vehicle for processing. Manuels is considered armed and dangerous, and anyone seeing him should contact local law enforcement. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department can be reached at 936-598-5601.
The Sheriff’s Department was contacted at 7:46am when a neighbor called for help, “a lady called and said that the neighbors kids, one of the children, there were four children inside the residence. One of the children came next door and told them that their mother was dead inside the house,” said Sheriff Windham.
Sheriff Kevin W. Windham (left) is seen speaking with Lt. Investigator Chad Hooper (right).
Sheriff’s Department Deputies have been investigating the scene and Shelby County Constables were searching for the suspect in the area.
Texas Ranger James Hicks arrived and combined efforts with local law enforcement in investigating the incident.
Melba Rodgers, Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, pronounced the victim deceased at the scene and Watson & Sons Funeral Home transported her.
DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Department shared their mobile command center in assisting with the investigation.
Sheriff Windham said how grateful he is to Sheriff Jayson Richardson with DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Department for supplying their mobile command unit to assist in the investigation and in preparation for the anticipated inclement weather.
Investigators are seen preparing to enter the house where the victim was located.
The incident took place on Doogieville Loop in Joaquin.
Tenaha Police Chief Scott Burkhalter assisted in gaining access to the vehicle which belonged to the victim.
Lt. Investigator Chad Hooper is seen entering the residence with Texas Ranger James Hicks.
Texas Ranger James Hicks is seen discussing information with area investigators and constables.
