Gruesome crime can take place just about anywhere – even within the holiest places on the planet, the houses of the Father himself. We hear about cold-blooded murder every day, be it in the newspaper or on our favorite crime-TV show. However, as with most horrific events, we distance ourselves from it and adopt the “it could never happen to me” mentality. Miss South Texas, Irene Garza, didn’t think it could happen to her, either. She thought she was going to confession at her McAllen church in April of 1960 to rid herself of sin, but former priest John Feit, now 83, had other ideas in mind. He sexually assaulted and murdered Garza via asphyxiation. He then fled to Scottsdale, Arizona where he and his wife have lived leisurely lives ever since – until last Tuesday, that is, when the ultimate form of justice was finally served.
Youtube/Aban News Garza was a second-grade schoolteacher at Thigpen Elementary in McAllen, Texas.
Facebook/juticeforirenegarza She was last seen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on April 16, 1960, when she went to confession with Feit, a visiting priest.
Facebook/justiceforirenegarza Her body was found in a nearby canal five days later.
Justice For Irene Her family went to the greatest lengths possible to keep public interest in the case high even after so many years. Although justice seemingly out of sight, they created a website with updated information on the case as it became available.
Facebook/juticeforirenegarza A concerned citizen also created a facebook page with the same goal in mind. On February 9th, when the arrest was made, the moderator of the page posted an update saying “Today Irene Garza finally gets to rest in peace.”
Youtube/Newsy Feit was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona - where he has lived since the 1980s - after a Texas grand jury found him guilty on the murder charge. The crucial information that emerged after so long and allowed justice to finally be served isn’t clear. However, it is a known fact that a belonging of Feit’s was found at the murder scene nearly six decades ago. His extradition to Texas is pending despite his unwillingness to return to our state and alleged confusion on the entire matter.
Facebook/juticeforirenegarza No matter the details, justice has finally been served for this 1960 beauty queen.
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Garza was a second-grade schoolteacher at Thigpen Elementary in McAllen, Texas.
Facebook/juticeforirenegarza
She was last seen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on April 16, 1960, when she went to confession with Feit, a visiting priest.
Facebook/justiceforirenegarza
Her body was found in a nearby canal five days later.
Justice For Irene
Her family went to the greatest lengths possible to keep public interest in the case high even after so many years. Although justice seemingly out of sight, they created a website with updated information on the case as it became available.
A concerned citizen also created a facebook page with the same goal in mind. On February 9th, when the arrest was made, the moderator of the page posted an update saying “Today Irene Garza finally gets to rest in peace.”
Youtube/Newsy
Feit was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona - where he has lived since the 1980s - after a Texas grand jury found him guilty on the murder charge. The crucial information that emerged after so long and allowed justice to finally be served isn’t clear. However, it is a known fact that a belonging of Feit’s was found at the murder scene nearly six decades ago. His extradition to Texas is pending despite his unwillingness to return to our state and alleged confusion on the entire matter.
No matter the details, justice has finally been served for this 1960 beauty queen.
Here is raw footage of Feit’s arraignment.
And a newscast with more detail on the crime.
Did you ever hear about this case? How does the knowledge of Feit’s arrest make you feel? Is it horrifying to think about how many murderers are walking the streets you frequent every day? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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