MURDER SUSPECT
Round Rock Police are re-investigating a 1983 murder occurring at the Cactus Lounge at 109 N. Sheppard St. At approximately 10:20 p.m. on Oct. 16, 1983, one suspect is believed to have shot three victims, killing 56-year-old Helen Ochoa and injuring two others.

The Cactus Lounge, most recently known as Cactus Nights Sports Bar, was demolished in March 2022.

The suspect, Martin Gallegos, remains a fugitive with an active murder warrant. Gallegos was 22 in 1983 and would be 60 now. He was last seen in Mexico in 2017.

Detectives are looking for anyone with information regarding this incident as well as the current locations of the suspect and persons of interest Juan Guerrero (now 70) and Guadalupe Morales (now 61). For those with information, please contact Detective Patrick Turck at pturck@roundrocktexas.gov or 512-218-7048.

CRIMESTOPPERS pays up to $5000 for information leading to an arrest.

Why reopen this case? Mexico previously had a 13-year statute of limitations for international extradition of murder warrants. That statute has changed and Gallegos could now be extradited if found in Mexico or the U.S.

Attached is a 2017 photo of Gallegos and the original Round Rock Leader article.

Wanted as of 10/16/1983

Subject is wanted on multiple warrants by multiple agencies - to include charges for:
FRAUD - ILLEG USE CREDIT CARDS (Williamson County SO, TX)
THEFT (Travis County SO, TX)
INVADE PRIVACY (Bexar County SO, TX)

Wanted as of 06/07/2022

Theft by Check ($20-$500), 3 outstanding checks, Owes $464.00 in restitution and fees

Theft of Service ($20-$500), 1 outstanding check, Owes $320.00 in restitution and fees.

Theft By Check ($20-$500) Bond Forfeiture, 10 outstanding checks, Owes $1107.59 in restitution and fees.

Driving While Intoxicated - Bond Forfeiture

Driving While Intoxicated-2nd - Bond Forfeiture

Assault FV– Bond Forfeiture