Dallas, TX asked in Uncategorized for Texas

Q: How can i get justice for my father. He died in 2004 from a tragic boating accident , but he was murdered

all the officials labeled his death as a" tragic boating accident " but he was run over and chopped up by his baja boat. His girlfriend played a victim the whole time acting like she was injured to keep all eyes on her while my dad was already dead . It took us 3 days to find what was left of him , by that time no blood could of been tested to rule out foul play. My siblings and I hired investigators but Harris county told them it was a closed case.. that was 14 years ago. there is so much that can be used against her in court now. I really need to know what to do and where to start to get justice for my father! can this be considered wrongful death?

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Tammy L. Wincott
Tammy L. Wincott
Answered
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: I'm very sorry for your loss.

A case may be re-opened if there is new evidence. There are a lot of other factors as well. You may want to speak with a prosecutor in the area.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
Answered
  • Little Neck, NY

A: I’m sorry for your loss. I do not practice in Texas, but as a starting point in such a matter, you could present your new evidence to the prosecutor’s office in the county where the matter arose (it looks like Harris County from your description). Investigating a fourteen-year-old boating accident could present challenges to forensic examiners, hinging on the availability/transiency of physical evidence in connection with the boat’s hull, propeller(s), gear, clothes, as well as transcripts or records of communications with Coast Guard/police/water constable, emergency medical responders, etc.

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