A Robstown man who fatally stabbed his ex-girlfriend’s new friend while out on parole is heading back to prison.<\/p>\n
On November 19, 2023, Cruz Favela III broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home and stabbed 41-year-old Benjamin Gonzalez to death.<\/a><\/p>\n When his ex-girlfriend called 911, he fled.<\/p>\n Favela was eventually arrested and charged with murder and burglary of a habitation with intent to commit other felony, which are both first-degree felonies.<\/p>\n On Tuesday, jury selection was underway for his trial in the 105th District Court when Favela decided to take a plea deal.<\/p>\n The 41-year-old pleaded guilty to murder. In exchange for his plea, the state dismissed his second charge of burglary of a habitation to commit another felony and sentenced him to 22 years in prison.<\/p>\n Robstown Police said Favela was out on parole at the time of Gonzalez’s murder.<\/p>\n During their investigation, Favela’s ex-girlfriend told police that Favela was aggressive with her during their 8-year relationship.<\/p>\n One man in Robstown dead after being stabbed several times<\/p>\n For the latest local news updates, click here<\/a>, or download the KRIS 6 News App.<\/a><\/p>\n