A man previously charged with murder in 2023, only to have those charges dropped, is now facing another murder charge. The accused, Alexander Reyes, has been arrested for allegedly committing a second murder. This development has brought both relief and renewed grief to the family of the first victim, Matthew Ballesteros.
Background of the Case
In May 2023, 17-year-old Matthew Ballesteros was shot and killed during a barbecue. Shortly after the incident, Alexander Reyes was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. However, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office later dropped the charges against Reyes due to insufficient evidence to secure a conviction. The decision was based on the prosecutor’s assessment that there was not enough proof to proceed with the case against Reyes.
The Family’s Grief and Concerns
Matthew Ballesteros’ mother, Samantha, expressed deep concerns following the decision to drop the charges against Reyes. Her primary fear was that Reyes, whom
New Allegations Against Reyes
Just a few days ago, Reyes was arrested again, this time for allegedly stabbing another victim to death. Surveillance video reportedly shows Reyes committing the crime, which involved the victim being stabbed and slaThe Call for Justice
