More than 400,000 people have signed a online petition calling for the release of two Texas brothers and a friend who were arrested for beating their stepfather to death after he was accused of sexually abusing their half-sister.
Gov. Greg Abbott is silent after receiving a request from Fox News to find out if he would consider commuting or pardoning the three teens.
Alejandro and Christian Trevino, along with friend Juan Eduardo Melendez, all 18, are accused of beating Gabriel Quintanilla, 42, and leaving him to die in a field in McAllen where his body was discovered by a farmer.
From left to right: Alejandro Trevino, Christian Trevino, Juan Eduardo Melendez (Hidalgo County Records)
Christian Trevino is charged with aggravated assault, murder and engaging in organized criminal activity. Alejandro Trevino is charged with engaging in organized criminal activity and aggravated assault.
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