TX - Madeline Molina Pantoja, 21, murdered, Midland, 10 May 2023 * arrest*

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MAY 19, 2023
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Pantoja, who works as a bartender at a local restaurant, went out with friends on May 10, and returned home around 11:00 p.m.; that’s the last time she was seen by family and friends. Friend Jasmine Hernandez said she had plans with Pantoja on May 11, when the pair planned to spend a day relaxing by the pool inside Pantoja’s apartment complex, located at 1711 West Francis.

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Location services shared between the two friends showed that Pantoja’s phone was inside her home; that’s what caused Hernandez to stop by, just to check in. According to the Midland Police Department and Hernandez, Pantoja’s car was found in the apartment complex parking lot.

Hernandez said she knocked on Pantoja’s door several times, to no avail. Growing more concerned, Hernandez called Pantoja’s brother, who then joined her to continue knocking. Again, Pantoja didn’t answer her door and that’s when they asked a maintenance worker to let them inside to do a welfare check.

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... Pantoja’s loved ones have said they don’t feel they are being heard. In response, and in hopes of getting some answers, a group of about 100 people gathered outside MPD Thursday evening with candles and signs calling for “justice” in what they called a “silent protest”.

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Additionally, residents of the apartment complex said they heard a man and woman arguing both inside and outside of Pantoja’s apartment the night she went missing. This, coupled with the fact that Pantoja and her ex reportedly broke up just weeks before her disappearance, has caused family and friends to question if the man might somehow be involved.

Security cameras from the apartment complex in which Pantoja disappeared were not working, according to Hernandez. And the few cameras that were working were live feed only, and did not record anyone entering or exiting the complex. In short, no one truly knows if Pantoja left on foot or by car. No one knows if she left with anyone, and no one knows what she was wearing. That’s what has family and friends so frustrated.

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“Because our efforts are conducted in a methodical, technique based, and legally comprehensive manner, we direct the public to neither interfere by engaging in their own investigations, which could, potentially impede locating Miss Pantoja and any ensuing investigation that may follow,” Herman said. “Any interference…that may thwart efforts may result in…criminal charges. This is an ongoing investigation; it is paramount that we continue in our work, we have men and women out 24 hours a day…gathering evidence. We ask the public to be patient, to call in with any information that may lead to her whereabouts, and to avoid spreading unnecessary and untrue rumors.”

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MAY 20, 2023
A Midland man has been arrested in connection to the disappearance of 20-year-old Madeline Molina Pantoja, the Midland Police Department confirmed Saturday afternoon.

Mario Juan Chacon Jr. was arrested Saturday and is being charged with murder, a first-degree felony, Midland County records show.

On Saturday afternoon Mario Chacon Jr. was taken into custody and charged with murder.

Family and friends identified Chacon Jr. as Madeline Pantoja, 20, ex-boyfriend and they have been broken up for weeks.
 
MAY 20, 2023
A Midland man has been arrested in connection to the disappearance of 20-year-old Madeline Molina Pantoja, the Midland Police Department confirmed Saturday afternoon.

Mario Juan Chacon Jr. was arrested Saturday and is being charged with murder, a first-degree felony, Midland County records show.
Mario Juan Chacon Jr. was arrested Saturday and is being charged with murder, a first-degree felony, Midland County records show.
 
Rest in peace, Madeline.

May justice be swift and harsh.

MAY 20, 2023
Body of Missing Midland Woman Found & Suspect is in Custody (sanangelolive.com)
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Earlier Saturday, Midland Police found remains, identified as Madeline Pantoja, in the area approximately 3 miles east of County Road 190 and County Road 1160.

An autopsy will be performed in Dallas County, and the investigation is ongoing.

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MAY 19, 2023
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Pantoja, who works as a bartender at a local restaurant, went out with friends on May 10, and returned home around 11:00 p.m.; that’s the last time she was seen by family and friends. Friend Jasmine Hernandez said she had plans with Pantoja on May 11, when the pair planned to spend a day relaxing by the pool inside Pantoja’s apartment complex, located at 1711 West Francis.

[...]

Location services shared between the two friends showed that Pantoja’s phone was inside her home; that’s what caused Hernandez to stop by, just to check in. According to the Midland Police Department and Hernandez, Pantoja’s car was found in the apartment complex parking lot.

Hernandez said she knocked on Pantoja’s door several times, to no avail. Growing more concerned, Hernandez called Pantoja’s brother, who then joined her to continue knocking. Again, Pantoja didn’t answer her door and that’s when they asked a maintenance worker to let them inside to do a welfare check.

[...]

... Pantoja’s loved ones have said they don’t feel they are being heard. In response, and in hopes of getting some answers, a group of about 100 people gathered outside MPD Thursday evening with candles and signs calling for “justice” in what they called a “silent protest”.

thumbnail_IMG_1240.jpg


[...]

Additionally, residents of the apartment complex said they heard a man and woman arguing both inside and outside of Pantoja’s apartment the night she went missing. This, coupled with the fact that Pantoja and her ex reportedly broke up just weeks before her disappearance, has caused family and friends to question if the man might somehow be involved.

Security cameras from the apartment complex in which Pantoja disappeared were not working, according to Hernandez. And the few cameras that were working were live feed only, and did not record anyone entering or exiting the complex. In short, no one truly knows if Pantoja left on foot or by car. No one knows if she left with anyone, and no one knows what she was wearing. That’s what has family and friends so frustrated.

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“Because our efforts are conducted in a methodical, technique based, and legally comprehensive manner, we direct the public to neither interfere by engaging in their own investigations, which could, potentially impede locating Miss Pantoja and any ensuing investigation that may follow,” Herman said. “Any interference…that may thwart efforts may result in…criminal charges. This is an ongoing investigation; it is paramount that we continue in our work, we have men and women out 24 hours a day…gathering evidence. We ask the public to be patient, to call in with any information that may lead to her whereabouts, and to avoid spreading unnecessary and untrue rumors.”

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The security cameras weren’t working?!
 
According to a press release from Midland police department Chacon Jr has been arrested in connection with the death of Madeline Pantoja.
Mario Juan Chacon Jr. mugshot

Mario Juan Chacon, 24, was booked on first-degree murder charges in connection to the death of Madeline Pantoja, according to Midland County Sherrif’s records.
 
Does anyone know what the tattoo is of, on his neck. Creepy looking, I apologize if that is offensive and it is a religious idol?
I can't say for certain, but it looks like the aegis- so the circle behind it would be the shield of Athena and the face/head is the head of Medusa the Gorgon. The geometric patterns are very Grecian and it looks like there's curving organic lines that look like snake hair, but that's just my guess.
 
I can't say for certain, but it looks like the aegis- so the circle behind it would be the shield of Athena and the face/head is the head of Medusa the Gorgon. The geometric patterns are very Grecian and it looks like there's curving organic lines that look like snake hair, but that's just my guess.
Moo..think you are right. I looked up images of aegis shield and aegis shield tattoo, some are pretty similar....moo
 
What is at 1711 W Francis? It looks like one of those 'show houses' meant for prospective buyers to choose floor plans and see what the apartment looks like. On Google Maps it links to Apartments for Rent in Midland, TX | Palladium Museum Place - Home

I don't think anyone lives there. Does she live nearby? The Park Glen Apartments is the nearest place I can see, located at 2300 Camp Dr. It's the only place I can think of where her car would be at her apt but she could walk to 1711 W Francis and be last seen there.
it looks like a texas brick house. the area looks like lancaster ca lol.
 
MAY 22, 2023
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According to the arrest affidavit, Pantoja’s brother called Chacon to ask if he had heard from Pantoja, but her brother told officers Chacon was evasive and did not seem concerned that Pantoja had not been heard from. Chacon said he had been with his dad all day, not with Pantoja. When Pantoja’s friends called Chacon, he appeared to be declining calls. When Chacon called back he told Pantoja’s friends that “he had witnesses for today and has been at his house all day.”

... The friends also told officers that Pantoja’s dog did not have food or water and that puppy pads were full of dog waste. There was also a table missing from Pantoja’s living room. Pantoja’s friends told officers that these things were out of character for Pantoja and she does not leave her dog for more than two hours at a time.

The court documents show MPD officers got apartment maintenance to let them into Pantoja’s apartment. Officers noted there was a mop and a dirty bucket of water next to the front door and the floor was sticky. Officers asked Pantoja’s friends if Chacon had a key to the apartment, one of Pantoja’s friends said she had seen him enter the apartment with a key before.

... Officers asked if the neighbor heard any screaming like when someone is scared and the neighbor said she heard a female scream.

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... While searching for Pantoja officers found the mop and dirty water. Officers also noticed a hole in the bathroom door and in the bedroom door with hair attached to the damage in the door.

The arrest affidavit states officers found the comforter on the bed was missing and there was a dark red stain on the bed sheet, but officers did not find Pantoja.

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MAY 22, 2023
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According to the arrest affidavit, Pantoja’s brother called Chacon to ask if he had heard from Pantoja, but her brother told officers Chacon was evasive and did not seem concerned that Pantoja had not been heard from. Chacon said he had been with his dad all day, not with Pantoja. When Pantoja’s friends called Chacon, he appeared to be declining calls. When Chacon called back he told Pantoja’s friends that “he had witnesses for today and has been at his house all day.”

... The friends also told officers that Pantoja’s dog did not have food or water and that puppy pads were full of dog waste. There was also a table missing from Pantoja’s living room. Pantoja’s friends told officers that these things were out of character for Pantoja and she does not leave her dog for more than two hours at a time.

The court documents show MPD officers got apartment maintenance to let them into Pantoja’s apartment. Officers noted there was a mop and a dirty bucket of water next to the front door and the floor was sticky. Officers asked Pantoja’s friends if Chacon had a key to the apartment, one of Pantoja’s friends said she had seen him enter the apartment with a key before.

... Officers asked if the neighbor heard any screaming like when someone is scared and the neighbor said she heard a female scream.

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... While searching for Pantoja officers found the mop and dirty water. Officers also noticed a hole in the bathroom door and in the bedroom door with hair attached to the damage in the door.

The arrest affidavit states officers found the comforter on the bed was missing and there was a dark red stain on the bed sheet, but officers did not find Pantoja.

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Ugh… sounds like a horrific death. She must have been terrified.
 

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