Jaime Piero Cole was born on March 5, 1970, in Ecuador. 

Jaime Piero Cole committed two murders on February 4, 2010. He killed his estranged wife, Melissa Dawn Cole, and his stepdaughter, Alecia Desire Castillo. The incident occurred during a shooting at Melissa's apartment in Houston, Texas.

On that day, Cole went to the apartment and argued with Melissa. Witnesses heard the argument. In the middle of the conflict, Cole shot Melissa multiple times as she stood at the door. He then followed Alecia into another room and shot her as well.

Cole was arrested shortly after the shooting. Police found the gun used in the crime in his truck. He made two confessions to the police about the murders. His defense team claimed he was depressed and drinking heavily because of his wife's decision to divorce him.

The trial lasted two weeks. In court, a young girl, who was present during the trial, testified that she saw Cole shoot Melissa and heard the gunfire. She described her fear after the shots and how she realized both Melissa and Alecia were dead. Cole was ultimately sentenced to death for his actions.