On July 18, 2017, Ernesto Gonzales, a local attorney, was reported missing from his office. The investigation considered several links to his law practice and reports that Gonzalez had been involved in a dispute with several family members. The Texas Rangers joined Harlingen PD in the investigation. Ultimately, factors in the case narrowed to a family member. In late June 2020, a search warrant was executed on property owned by the victim’s nephew, Solomon Campos. The remains of Ernesto were Gonzalez discovered.

On June 25, 2020, Texas Rangers and Harlingen PD officers arrested Solomon Campos, the victim’s nephew. Campos was charged with the murder of Ernesto Gonzalez. A trial date is pending.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.