Human remains discovered in Edinburgh; San Juan murder suspect arrested

Homicide investigation leads to arrest and discovery of human remains in Hidalgo County

In a significant development, Hidalgo County sheriff’s investigators, working with local and federal law enforcement partners, have made an arrest and uncovered human remains as part of an ongoing murder investigation.

Details of the investigation

On May 13, 2024, Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) investigators received important information regarding a murder that allegedly occurred in San Juan, Texas. Investigators were told that a man who had previously been reported missing on May 11 had been murdered at a residence in the 1900 block of Morningset Road in San Juan.

Execution of search warrants

Based on this information, HCSO investigators, along with their law enforcement partners, executed two separate search warrants. The first warrant was for the Morningset Road residence where 43-year-old Jesus Grijalva was arrested. Grijalva was taken into custody and taken to the sheriff’s office for questioning.

The second warrant was executed near the 4600 block of Wisconsin Road in Edinburg, Texas. At this location, investigators discovered human remains believed to belong to the unidentified male victim. The remains have yet to be forensically identified.

Suspects identified

In addition to Grijalva, investigators also identified 35-year-old Roberto Salas and 47-year-old Samuel Uvalle Sr. as accomplices in the murder. While Grijalva was charged with murder and taken to the county jail, Salas and Uvalle are not currently in custody. The authorities have issued arrest warrants for murder against both people.

Call for public support

As the investigation continues, Hidalgo County authorities are asking for the public’s assistance. They encourage anyone with information about the case to come forward. Witnesses can contact the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office at (956) 383-8114. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the Hidalgo County Crime Stoppers Hotline at (956) 668-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip using the P3 TIPS smartphone application.

Ongoing investigation

This case remains under active investigation as investigators work to gather additional evidence and bring all those responsible to justice. Community cooperation is critical to ensure that the suspects are arrested and justice is served for the victim and his family.