Cayce, SC 06/18/2021 - On June 14th, officers with the Cayce Department of Public Safety began an investigation after Jose L. Gonzalez was found dead in a vehicle. He had suffered a single gunshot wound on Groover Circle in the city. As a result of that investigation, Alberto Benitez Osorio-Mendoza, 33, has been identified as a suspect and is wanted for murder
Police say that Osorio-Mendoza as last seen wearing blue jeans, a light blue shirt and work boots. He is clean shaven but has been known to have facial hair in the past. Osorio-Mendoza is a Hispanic male approximately 5’07” and heavyset. He has ties to Texas as well as Chiapas, Mexico.
Cayce investigators are working with Agents from the Lexington County Fugitive Task Force, US Marshal’s Office and the SCDPS Immigration Enforcement Unit. TIPS can be called in anonymously to Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIMESC (888-274-6372) or by calling the Cayce Department of Public Safety at (803) 794-0456.
