Jury Finds Julio Díaz Guilty of Homicide and Arson
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
After several minutes of deliberation, a jury found Julio Díaz guilty of the homicide of Robert Wise and two counts of arson at two Masonic lodges, one located in McAllen and the other in Weslaco. Díaz's defense attorney, Lennard K. Whittaker, told Telemundo 40 that he is dissatisfied with the verdict. He explained that not all evidence the defense sought to present, related to the defendant's health, was admitted during the trial. A letter was also presented during the proceedings indicating that Julio Díaz suffers from a brain cyst that may be pressing on his pituitary gland. In the same document, the defendant claimed that all Masons were 'sorcerers' and possessed powers used to cause harm. Díaz was found guilty of the murder of 55-year-old Robert Wise, which occurred on July 10, 2023. According to authorities, the incident took place around 9:46 p.m. in the 100 block of 11th Street in McAllen. Upon arrival, officers found the victim with serious injuries lying on the ground. Wise was transported to a hospital, where he later died. The start date for the sentencing phase for the defendant is expected to be announced in the coming hours. Telemundo 40 will continue to report on the developments of this case.
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