Crime & Safety
Texas Murder Mystery: $6,000 Reward Offered in Woman's 1995 Murder
El Paso, TX – More than three decades after a 30 year old woman was found murdered inside her El Paso home, Texas authorities are renewing their appeal for information, offering an increased $6,000 re
By Jordan Mercer · 2026-10-16T19:46:03.932Z
El Paso, TX – More than three decades after a 30 year old woman was found murdered inside her El Paso home, Texas authorities are renewing their appeal for information, offering an increased $6,000 reward for tips that could help solve the 1995 killing.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Rangers are seeking information about the death of Celia Loya, whose body was discovered inside her residence on Feb. 7, 1995.
Investigators determined Loya had been severely beaten and died from extensive blood loss caused by blunt force trauma to her head and body.
Her murder has remained unsolved for more than 31 years.
Texas Rangers Increase Reward to $6,000
In an announcement Friday, Oct. 16, the Texas Department of Public Safety highlighted Loya's murder as a featured Texas Rangers cold case.
Officials said the reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible has been increased to $6,000 .
However, the increased reward is time sensitive.
According to DPS, qualifying information must be received before the next featured Texas Rangers cold case is announced to be eligible for the higher reward amount.
The department has not identified a suspect in its latest public appeal or disclosed what investigative leads authorities are currently pursuing.
Authorities Ask Public for Information
Investigators are encouraging anyone who remembers circumstances surrounding Loya's death or has information about those responsible to come forward.
Even information from decades ago could potentially assist investigators as they continue working to identify those involved in the killing.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 800 252 TIPS 8477 .
The Texas Rangers continue seeking answers in Loya's death as authorities renew efforts to bring those responsible to justice.