4-yr-old Odessa cold case solved; 55-yr-old Roman Aguilar Alvarado charged for 2019 murder of Brandon Swinney.

4-yr-old Odessa cold case solved: Odessa Police Department issued a warrant for 55-yr-old Roman Aguilar Alvarado in connection to the 2019 murder of Brandon Swinney. Advancements in forensic network signal technology, surveillance footage, and evidence helped identify Alvarado, who is already in federal prison on drug charges. OPD Chief Mike Gerke hopes the arrest brings closure to the victim's family and inspires hope for other cold case victims.

May 02, 2024
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