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Trial underway for man accused in McAllen Masonic lodge murder
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Xavier Alvarez , as published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Diaz is charged in connection with the shooting death of Robert Wise, a 55-year-old member of the McAllen Masonic Lodge No.
A trial is underway in Edinburg for Julio Diaz, a 38-year-old man accused of murder and arson. Diaz is charged in connection with the shooting death of Robert Wise, a 55-year-old member of the McAllen Masonic Lodge No. 1110.
The trial began with a focus on arson cases believed to be associated with Diaz. A fire investigator from the Weslaco Fire Department testified about a fire that occurred in Weslaco. Further details about the trial and the charges against Diaz are available from the source.
Diaz has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Category: parks Published: August 4, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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