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The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently seeking fresh leads to resolve the 1980 Christmas Day murders of Estella Salinas and her teenage son, Andrew. Found strangled in a Houston bayou after failing to arrive at a family gathering, the victims were last seen in their vehicle before it was discovered abandoned with their belongings still inside. Although the case has remained unsolved for forty-five years, investigators are now utilizing modern DNA technology to analyze original evidence in hopes of a breakthrough. Law enforcement officials have increased the cash reward to $6,000 for any information that leads to an arrest in this featured cold case. To qualify for the payout, tipsters must contact Texas Crime Stoppers via their hotline or specialized website before a new case is highlighted. This renewed push for justice reflects a broader commitment by the Texas Rangers to pursue violent crimes until every viable investigative lead is exhausted.

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