Bio

Armando Nunez was born in 1965. Armando married Valree Lea Nunez, who was 28 years old at the time of their deaths. Together, they had two sons, Curtis and Robert. Curtis was 7 years old, and Robert was just 4. The family lived in Fort Worth, Texas, in a duplex located in a working-class neighborhood. They seemed like a normal family to the outside world.

Armando was involved in abusive behavior towards his sons. On January 11, 1999, allegations surfaced about his physical and sexual abuse of the boys. This led Child Protective Services to start an investigation.

The problems escalated when Valree learned about the abuse claims. She took serious action by kicking Armando out of their home and changing the locks. She sent the children to live with relatives, showing her desire to protect them. Despite these efforts, the situation continued to unfold tragically.

Murder Story

On January 26, 1999, in Fort Worth, Texas, Armando Nunez, his wife Valree, and their two sons Curtis and Robert were found dead in their car. The car was parked behind their duplex. Police discovered them after the family did not come out for a while, raising suspicions. Inside the car, they found a hose connected to the exhaust pipe, leading to the interior. The car was also covered with a tarp.

The family had been struggling. Armando had been accused of physically and sexually abusing his sons. Child Protective Services began investigating these allegations on January 11, just weeks before their deaths. Valree had reportedly taken action against Armando, changing the locks on their home and sending the boys to stay with relatives.

On the day of the incident, police found evidence in the car that suggested a planned act. There were cigarette butts, a bottle of whiskey, and recently used hamburger wrappers. It appeared that the family had gathered in the car willingly. There were also pillows in the back for the children.

Authorities suspect that Armando and Valree might have entered into a suicide pact. They believe that Valree did not show signs of being forced into the car and was with Armando when he prepared the setup. That same day, Armando took his own life after the tragic deaths of his family. The police began investigating the case as a murder-suicide based on these findings.