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Suspect in Waco beating death indicted on murder charge
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By CHRISTOPHER DE LOS SANTOS , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 20, 2026
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Key points The victim, Robert Navarro, was 59 years old when he was beaten on June 30. A murder charge has been filed against a suspect in connection with a beating death.
A murder charge has been filed against a suspect in connection with a beating death. The victim, Robert Navarro, was 59 years old when he was beaten on June 30.
The incident occurred near Fifth Street and Clay Avenue. A grand jury indictment was handed down on Wednesday.
Further details about the case are available from the source, including information about the suspect and the circumstances surrounding the beating death of Robert Navarro.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
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