Honor Student Charged in Death of Predator Counselor Part I

The Texas justice system is often messy—so let's break it down. You're listening to So You Got Arrested, the podcast that tells you what really happens after an arrest.

In this explosive episode, hosted by BRCK Criminal Defense Attorneys, we discuss the case of John Alvarado, an 18-year-old honor student from Dimmit County, Texas, who was charged with murder after killing his high school migrant counselor, Dr. Carlos Pena, in April 2019.

John immediately told 911 he acted in self-defense after the much larger counselor attempted to sexually assault him. His claims of abuse and the use of cocaine were corroborated by police at the scene.

Join us as we dive into:

• The alarming pattern of grooming used by the counselor on vulnerable students.
• The overwhelming evidence, including hundreds of text messages, that showed John's resistance.
• The final, fatal confrontation in a double-locked "man cave" that ended with John's desperate act of self-defense.

We examine how this good kid—a dedicated student, athlete, and triple-job worker—ended up charged with murder in the community he loved. We'll also hint at the shocking discovery that John was far from the only victim.

Tune in next week for part II

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