A suspect accused of fatally stabbing a woman and assaulting two children during a Sunday morning disturbance in Dallas’ Lake Highlands area was arrested in Mexico, according to the Dallas Police Department.
Jesus Leal Huerta was taken into custody Sunday evening and is awaiting extradition to Dallas County, where he is expected to face charges of murder and injury to a child. Additional charges could be filed as the investigation continues.
Woman Killed in Lake Highlands Home
Dallas police officers responded at approximately 6:38 a.m. on August 9 to a disturbance emergency requiring an ambulance in the 8300 block of Skillman Street.
According to the department’s preliminary investigation, Huerta entered a residence, assaulted two minors, and stabbed 35-year-old Daisy Moctezuma.
First responders pronounced Moctezuma dead at the scene.
Police have not released the current medical conditions of the two minors. Authorities also have not disclosed a motive for the alleged assault and killing.
Suspect Arrested in Mexico
Police said Huerta left the residence before officers arrived but was taken into custody in Mexico later Sunday evening.
He is awaiting extradition to Dallas County. Once returned, he will be charged with murder and injury to a child, police said. Additional charges remain possible as detectives continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The case is being investigated under Dallas Police case number 116314-2026.
Police Seeking Information
Dallas police are asking anyone with information about the case to contact Detective Adam Joslin, #10872, at 214-671-4095 or by email at [email protected].
The investigation remains ongoing.
