By Bill Churchwell
3News
3News
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As thousands of college students prepare to flock south this weekend for 'Texas week' of Spring Break, one local man said this time of year always opens old wounds.
It was back in 1989 when 21-year-old Mark Kilroy, a University of Texas Austin college student was killed by narco-Satanists while spending Spring Break in Mexico.
Kilroy's friend, Ryan Fenley said next week will mark 33 years since his friend's death.
"He wanted to become a medical doctor, that was his intent," Fenley said. "Majoring in bio-chemistry at UT Austin."
It was back in 1989 when 21-year-old Mark Kilroy, a University of Texas Austin college student was killed by narco-Satanists while spending Spring Break in Mexico.
Kilroy's friend, Ryan Fenley said next week will mark 33 years since his friend's death.
"He wanted to become a medical doctor, that was his intent," Fenley said. "Majoring in bio-chemistry at UT Austin."
Kilroy was kidnapped off the street, tortured and sacrificed by members of a cult. His remains were discovered the next month on a ranch along with other victims.
"Even in the southern region of Texas, they still talk about Mark's death every Spring Break," Fenley said.
Fenley added that he was supposed to go on the trip, but changed his mind last minute. Instead, he went to New Mexico for a ski trip-- a decision he often thinks about.
"I didn't understand, because it was out of my character. I was so hot on going. For me to have a change of heart, I think it was a protective angel watching over me at that time," Finley said.
Several books and even a movie have been based on the horrific crime. Fenley has kept newspaper clippings about the case. He often speaks at churches and college campuses about what happened to his friend, all in hopes of sparking conversations about tourism security and spring break safety.
"Right now it's considered a Red Alert about American travelers going over the border, going to hot destinations," Finley said. "Be careful of the drug trafficking and the human trafficking involved, it's just not a good safe destination for fun."
While Mexico is open to visitors, according to the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico, there's a level three travel advisory due to COVID-19. When it comes to crime, law enforcement has said it's always a good idea to use the buddy system and remain vigilant of your surroundings.
"All it takes is one time," Fenley said.
"Even in the southern region of Texas, they still talk about Mark's death every Spring Break," Fenley said.
Fenley added that he was supposed to go on the trip, but changed his mind last minute. Instead, he went to New Mexico for a ski trip-- a decision he often thinks about.
"I didn't understand, because it was out of my character. I was so hot on going. For me to have a change of heart, I think it was a protective angel watching over me at that time," Finley said.
Several books and even a movie have been based on the horrific crime. Fenley has kept newspaper clippings about the case. He often speaks at churches and college campuses about what happened to his friend, all in hopes of sparking conversations about tourism security and spring break safety.
"Right now it's considered a Red Alert about American travelers going over the border, going to hot destinations," Finley said. "Be careful of the drug trafficking and the human trafficking involved, it's just not a good safe destination for fun."
While Mexico is open to visitors, according to the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico, there's a level three travel advisory due to COVID-19. When it comes to crime, law enforcement has said it's always a good idea to use the buddy system and remain vigilant of your surroundings.
"All it takes is one time," Fenley said.
11 comments:
One murder in a million. Who cares?!
News about this community, bro!
tell us about local people who have died. ja ja ja
Final answer.
And remember, he had a thick gold necklace on, a wad of cash. And he was lured for being flashy.
And Alex Perez, knew of his remains days after his disappearance. He waited for spring break to be over. Before reporting his remains.
Gavito!!!!! a donde quiera anda, menos en misa
No shit..Felix El Culero Sauceda-Bernal is a incompetent Mother Fu**er!
He took every single Patrol Officer off the streets to attend a training that wasn't worth the time of day or the risk he put the Citizens of Brownsville in now ..Felix Sauceda is quickly losing support and a grasp of his department!
And has earned his name El Culero Sauceda-Bernal and truly is the worst Chief Ever..
Wait just a minute Chief Sauceda is the most innovative Police Chief in the RGV with his money saving ideas by buying very used police cars, having little to no manpower on the streets to save his Husband Noe Bernal some $$$ so he can boost his own pay and hire more assistance city managers than The City of Houston.
Having the most ridiculous trainings the Brownsville Police Department has ever seen..having firearms Training and having Officers injured and one even receiving bullet fragments to the arm and face. Having the most officers ever on injury leave costing the citizens of Brownsville thousands of Dollars!!!
The only Chief of Police to assign a Police Lieutenant and Officer to the Gym??? Monday thru Friday..
The only Chief in Brownsville Police Department history to lose millions of tax payer dollars to wrongful death lawsuits.
The only Police Chief in the City of Brownsville History to be truly incompetent!!! Felix El Culero Sauceda-Bernal has truly been the worst Chief in Brownsville PD history!
Brownsville Police Chief Felix El Culero Sauceda-Bernal pulls three Patrolman off the streets of Brownsville and having them do building maintenance work while they get paid at an Officer salary..wow...
The tax payers of Brownsville really getting taken for a ride!
#worstchiefever..
BPD has become a substandard department as it now allows male officers to wear earrings, goatees and long hair. What a shame, BPD should be following the example of DPS troopers who always look sharp and professional while in uniform. That department is going downhill quickly.
Bahhahahahaha! All your crying and pasting of the same comment over and over again and he is still your chief!!!! You still have to follow his orders! He rules your ass! So we'll just call you culerito!
Salsaberal new employee at city hall, but who is Mista Culerito?
@ 1:32 PM seems you always complaining about something and about what others are doing. Why don't you step up and stop being part of the problem and become part of the solution. Some of us would like a chance to be a part of the bpd.
Blame it on the idiots in your union this is what happens when you don't know how to play politics with these city asswipes.
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