El Paso man accused of murdering the father of his son’s girlfriend
Update (December 11, 2025): Court documents obtained by ABC-7 state that David Luciano Gutierrez, the man killed in Agua Dulce in September 2025, was murdered over an alleged $3,000 debt. Police investigators say that Gutierrez was murdered by Javier Montoya Rubio, who is the father of Gutierrez's daughter's boyfriend.
Court documents state that Gutierrez and another man were shot on September 8. Investigators say the two men had gone to confront Rubio over a missing payment for a meth delivery. Rubio, in turn, accused Gutierrez of burning down and looting his trailer, according to court documents. The other man managed to escape and get help.
When Gutierrez's family reported him missing on September 13, they said he had been locked in a dispute over money with Rubio for the past two months. Gutierrez's family claimed that Rubio had previously pointed a gun at Gutierrez while the two men discussed the payment.
On November 1, police found human remains buried on Rubio's property. The remains were later identified as Gutierrez.
AGUA DULCE, Texas (KVIA) -- Javier Montoya Rubio, 48, was arrested in connection with the death of David Luciano Gutierrez, who was reported missing in September 2025. Rubio is charged with murder and an alleged drug offense.
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office's Major Crimes Unit just arrested Rubio, and released this video of Rubio's arrest. Rubio is being held in jail without bond.
On September 15, the Sheriff's Office received a missing person report for Gutierrez, 45, who was last seen on September 7. Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit started investigating. On November 1, detectives executed a search warrant on the 1100 block of South Ascencion Street and found human remains that were positively identified as Gutierrez. His death was then ruled a homicide.
Detectives, along with the Fugitive Apprehension Unit, arrested Rubio on the 14300 block of Desierto Lindo Avenue on December 8. According to the Sheriff's Office, the investigation is still ongoing.
“The Sheriff’s Office remains firmly committed to bringing justice to victims and their families,” said El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte. “Our team works tirelessly to uncover the truth, follow every lead, and ensure that those responsible for violent acts are held accountable.”
