One Suspect in Custody, Another ID'd in Colorado River Murder Case

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek today released the names of two suspects in the case of a murder victim discovered in the Colorado River near Columbus last Monday, July 18. Celeste Maldonado, 20 of Ellinger, turned herself into the Dan R. Beck Justice Center in La Grange on Thursday, July 21. She was charged with aggravated kidnapping. Korenek's report said investigators believe another suspect, Esequiel Cardenas, 20 of La Grange, has fled to Mexico. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. The victim in the case was Christian Salas, 22 of Giddings. Look for more on this story in our next issue.