Donna man to serve 30 years in prison for violent attack on wife

Special to the Advance

DONNA — On May 16, 2024, Ever Loera, 48, of Donna, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon against a family member, announced Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios.

On October 1, 2023, Hidalgo County Sheriff ’s deputies responded to an Aggravated Assault at a residence in Donna. A deputy arrived at the location and observed Loera holding a machete and standing over a female later identified as Loera’s wife, Anita Rosales. The Deputy rushed over to Loera while ordering him to drop the machete and then observed Loera swing the machete multiple times hitting Ms. Rosales on her arm, neck, and face area. Loera then threw the machete down to the ground and was immediately detained.

Loera was sentenced to 30 years in prison. The case was heard by the honorable 389th District Court Judge Letty Lopez.

“The DA’s Office takes special interest in cases that involve horrific acts of violence, especially against one’s own family members, and we will continue to seek tough penalties, in accordance with the laws, to bring justice for victims and to provide a safer community,” said Palacios.

The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Hidalgo County Sheriff ’s Office.

Assistant District Attorneys Gaby Guerena and Jay Garza prosecuted the case.

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