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Texas Amber Alert: Murder suspect said to abduct ex-girlfriend, 1-year-old daughter

Zaylee Zamora, Jezabel Zamora and Kristian Garcia.
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Zaylee Zamora, Jezabel Zamora and Kristian Garcia.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A man wanted for murder is accused of kidnapping his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend and her 1-year-old daughter, prompting the issuance of a statewide Amber Alert in Texas on Tuesday night, ABC affiliate KTRK reported.

According to police in Corpus Christi, 24-year-old Kristian Garcia went inside the home of his ex-girlfriend, Jezabel Zamora, without consent. Officers were dispatched to the home around 3:17 p.m. on Tuesday.

Garcia is currently wanted for murder and aggravated robbery, according to police.

Officers said Garcia forced Zamora and her daughter, Zaylee Zamora, to leave with him against their will. The two are believed to be in danger, authorities said in the Amber Alert bulletin that was issued.

Police said the trio were last seen leaving in a white 2007 Cadillac Escalade with Texas plates 4SJKC.

Garcia is described to be about 5 feet 7 inches, weighing about 160 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a white hoodie.

Zamora is reportedly 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 97 pounds. Authorities say she has black hair and brown eyes was last seen wearing a camouflage tank top and blue jeans. She also has the following tattoos: Medusa tattoo on her left thigh, a rose on her right forearm and a tattoo of the name "Zaylee" on her left shoulder.

Zaylee Zamora is described to be a Hispanic girl, stands at about 2 feet 2 inches and weighs 25 pounds. She also has black hair and brown eyes.

Authorities asked that anyone with information on their whereabouts to call the Corpus Christi Police Department or local authorities by dialing 9-1-1.

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