AL AURELIA CHOC CAC DE TIUL, NIURKA TIUL CHOC, & ANTHONY GARCIA: Missing from Mobile County, AL - 30 Jan 2026 - Age 40, 17, & 2 *Found Deceased**ARREST* (1 Viewer)

https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/blood-stains-found-in-search-for-mother-and-2-children-missing-in-south-alabama.html

Blood stains found in search for mother and 2 children missing in south Alabama​

Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch held a press conference Monday providing an update regarding the disappearance of a mother and her two children in south Alabama.

The missing individuals have been identified as Aurelia Choc Cac De Tiul, 40, and her two children, Niurka Tiul Choc, 17, and Anthony Garcia, 2.

Burch said that the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency are assisting and “no resource is being spared” in the search.

But, according to the sheriff, the family could be in danger due to evidence found at the scene, including blood stains.

“But it’s not just the blood,” Burch said. “It’s the fact that there’s cell phones and cash left at the scene and a missing mattress, which is very unusual.”

The family was last seen by neighbors at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at their residence in the 9000 block of Ben Hamilton Road. Neighbors called police after the family’s home was discovered empty around 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

According to Burch, Anthony’s father was initially seen as a suspect but has been ruled out for now after an initial interview corroborated his alibi that he was in Texas at the time the family went missing.

Officials provided information that Aurelia and Niurka were given final deportation orders in April 2025, but Burch said they were not deported contrary to national media “narratives.”

“We’ve obviously known where this person is, but they weren’t suspected of being involved in any violent crime,” Burch said. “So, they’ve had their order out since April, and they could have deported them then. So again, the national narrative isn’t always true down in Mobile.”

The sheriff said it would be up to the “federal authorities involved in deportation” to deport Aurelia and her daughter if they are found safe. Anthony is a U.S. citizen.


Media - AURELIA CHOC CAC DE TIUL, NIURKA TIUL CHOC, & ANTHONY GARCIA: Missing from Mobile County, AL - 30 Jan 2026 - Age 40, 17, & 2

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-county-sheriff-holding-press-conference-on-missing-choc-family-case/

Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch announced three bodies were recovered Wednesday afternoon, believed to be the missing Choc family.

The bodies were found in a “lightly wooded area” of Baldwin County during what Burch described as a “routine follow-up search.”

Burch confirmed the bodies were buried.

“We have enough evidence to determine that this is the Choc family,” Burch said, though he said a positive identification will not be made until after the autopsies are complete.

Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood said Hector Gamiliel Argueta Guerra, who is already being held in the Metro Jail on charges of kidnapping, will now also be charged with three counts of capital murder during the course of a kidnapping, three counts of capital murder during the course of a burglary, capital murder for the death of two or more people, capital murder for the murder of a child under the age of 14, three counts of abuse of a corpse and obstruction of justice for giving a false identification to law enforcement in order to prevent an investigation.

“This is a horrific and gruesome murder and the state will seek the death penalty in this case,” Blackwood said.

Blackwood said it is too early in the investigation to determine whether the family was killed in Mobile County or Baldwin County, but said because evidence shows the crime began in Mobile County, that is who will have jurisdiction.

When asked about a possible motive, Burch said a motive had not been determined yet, adding “I mean, what motive would there be to kill a two-year-old?”

Burch said the bodies were found in a field near a residence in Baldwin County, in the area of Downing Road. He said they were buried together.

Blackwood said the charges would be filed today, and Burch said autopsies should be completed sometime today and would hopefully reveal the cause of death.

 

[Kimster]

I didn't think they were alive. I am glad they were found. The death penalty is well deserved.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

I didn't think they were alive. I am glad they were found. The death penalty is well deserved.

Yeah, this part killed me.

When asked about a possible motive, Burch said a motive had not been determined yet, adding “I mean, what motive would there be to kill a two-year-old?”

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Man denied bond in killing of Theodore mother, 2 children

DA calls preliminary autopsy results 'horrific' as state seeks death penalty

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Man denied bond in killing of Theodore mother, 2 children​

The man accused of killing a mother and her two children appeared in court for the first time on capital murder charges Friday and was denied bond. The Mobile County district attorney said preliminary autopsy results were “horrific.”

Hector Argueta-Guerra faces three counts of capital murder in the deaths of Aurelia Choc, her 17-year-old daughter Niurka and her 2-year-old son Anthony. Investigators found the bodies Wednesday evening in a wooded area off Downing Road east of Summerdale. Investigators said Argueta-Guerra has ties to a nearby home, which led them to search the area.

Court documents show all three victims were killed with a sharp-edged weapon. Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood declined to specify the weapon but described the preliminary autopsy findings in stark terms.

“I did receive a message while I was in court that explained some of the results, but until I see the preliminary report, I don’t want to share,” Blackwood said. “I will share that the findings are gruesome. The findings are horrific. This family did not deserve to be killed in this way.”

Blackwood asked the judge to drop three original kidnapping charges against Argueta-Guerra, saying the capital murder counts cover those allegations and more. Argueta-Guerra also faces three counts of abuse of a corpse and obstruction of justice. Blackwood said the state will seek the death penalty. Blackwood is also reviewing criminal charges against Argueta-Guerra out of his home country in El Salvador.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

https://people.com/missing-family-including-2-year-old-found-buried-in-plastic-killed-with-edged-weapon-11926183

Missing Family, Including 2-Year-Old, Found Buried in Plastic, Killed with 'Edged Weapon'​

The remains were found buried in plastic and bedding covering, according to a criminal complaint cited by NBC 15. Authorities allege the victims bore signs of a "gruesome" murder.

The bodies were found alongside jewelry that had Anthony and Aurelia's names, the sheriff's office said in the statement cited by NBC 15.

All three were killed with an "edged weapon,” the complaint states. Anthony — the 2-year-old — had signs of sharp force trauma to the head. His mother Aurelia had sharp force wounds to her chest and back.

 

[Kimster]

https://people.com/missing-family-including-2-year-old-found-buried-in-plastic-killed-with-edged-weapon-11926183

Missing Family, Including 2-Year-Old, Found Buried in Plastic, Killed with 'Edged Weapon'​

The remains were found buried in plastic and bedding covering, according to a criminal complaint cited by NBC 15. Authorities allege the victims bore signs of a "gruesome" murder.

The bodies were found alongside jewelry that had Anthony and Aurelia's names, the sheriff's office said in the statement cited by NBC 15.

All three were killed with an "edged weapon,” the complaint states. Anthony — the 2-year-old — had signs of sharp force trauma to the head. His mother Aurelia had sharp force wounds to her chest and back.

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This is so disgusting. I hope the death penalty is enforced.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

https://www.al.com/crime/2026/03/court-records-reveal-horrifying-details-of-murders-of-missing-alabama-family.html

Court records reveal horrifying details of murders of missing Alabama family​

Recent court filings reveal more details in the tragic fate of a family of three that was murdered in south Alabama.

Hector Argueta-Guerra has been charged with killing Aurelia Choc, 40, and her two children, Niurka Choc, 17, and Anthony Garcia, 2, following their disappearance on January 30.

Officials found three bodies believed to be those of the family buried in a wooded area near Summerdale in south Baldwin County on March 11.

MCSO: Murdered Choc family died from stab wounds

A Mobile County Sheriff’s Office official has told FOX10 News that a forensics investigation has revealed that the Choc family died from stab wounds.

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MCSO: Murdered Choc family died from stab wounds​

A Mobile County Sheriff’s Office official has told FOX10 News that a forensics investigation has revealed that the Choc family died from stab wounds.

Three bodies were recovered March 11 in a lightly wooded area off Downing Road in Baldwin County that are believed to be those of the missing Choc family out of Mobile County. Aurelia Choc-Cac, 40, and her two children, Niurka Zuleta-Choc, 17, and Anthony Garcia-Choc, 2, had been missing since January when they were last seen at their home in Theodore.

Authorities are still waiting on positive body identifications, but the official told FOX10 News that one victim was found with a necklace with her name on it and another had a bracelet with his name on it.

Hector Argueta-Guerra faces three counts of capital murder in their deaths. His attorney said the defense plans to plead not guilty to all charges.

Court documents previously showed all three victims were killed with a sharp-edged weapon.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Bodies recovered in Baldwin County identified as Choc family

Forensic testing has positively identified the bodies recovered in Baldwin County as members of the Choc family, according to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office.

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Bodies recovered in Baldwin County identified as Choc family​

Forensic testing has positively identified the bodies recovered in Baldwin County as members of the Choc family, according to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office.

 

[Mel70]

Mobile Co. Sheriff's Office makes kidnapping arrest in missing family investigation

Mobile County Sheriff's Office is scheduled to provide an update on a missing family from Theodore on Tuesday at 11:30 am.PREVIOUSLY:Blood, missing mattress, p

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Mobile Co. Sheriff's Office makes kidnapping arrest in missing family investigation
Silverio Garcia was arrested on February3. MCSO says he is in the country illegally from Guatemala, and had firearm in possession. He was the employer of the missing woman and was in a relationship with one of her adult daughters.

So he was her employer but was here illegally?. Get them out. I'm so tired of this. They bring their crime.here and suck us dry. I'm referring to illegals. Bit there are exceptions. Dangerous situations for example need to be taken into account. My own great aunt was murdered in 1981 in NM by 3 illegals. This crime is senseless. Children too. Just evil.

 

[Mel70]

I didn't think they were alive. I am glad they were found. The death penalty is well deserved.

Yes it is. The statement of the bl9od at the crime scene and missing mattress I didn't think they were alive either. Just evil.

 

[Mel70]

https://www.al.com/crime/2026/03/court-records-reveal-horrifying-details-of-murders-of-missing-alabama-family.html

Court records reveal horrifying details of murders of missing Alabama family​

Recent court filings reveal more details in the tragic fate of a family of three that was murdered in south Alabama.

Hector Argueta-Guerra has been charged with killing Aurelia Choc, 40, and her two children, Niurka Choc, 17, and Anthony Garcia, 2, following their disappearance on January 30.

Officials found three bodies believed to be those of the family buried in a wooded area near Summerdale in south Baldwin County on March 11.

MCSO: Murdered Choc family died from stab wounds

A Mobile County Sheriff’s Office official has told FOX10 News that a forensics investigation has revealed that the Choc family died from stab wounds.

www.fox10tv.com

MCSO: Murdered Choc family died from stab wounds​

A Mobile County Sheriff’s Office official has told FOX10 News that a forensics investigation has revealed that the Choc family died from stab wounds.

Three bodies were recovered March 11 in a lightly wooded area off Downing Road in Baldwin County that are believed to be those of the missing Choc family out of Mobile County. Aurelia Choc-Cac, 40, and her two children, Niurka Zuleta-Choc, 17, and Anthony Garcia-Choc, 2, had been missing since January when they were last seen at their home in Theodore.

Authorities are still waiting on positive body identifications, but the official told FOX10 News that one victim was found with a necklace with her name on it and another had a bracelet with his name on it.

Hector Argueta-Guerra faces three counts of capital murder in their deaths. His attorney said the defense plans to plead not guilty to all charges.

Court documents previously showed all three victims were killed with a sharp-edged weapon.

Yeah. I figured it was stabbing by the statement of the amount of blood on scene. What a terrible way to die. And with the 3. They would have heard the others being attacked.Just beyond words.