Houston crime: Suspect pleads guilty to 2025 shooting of teen, sentenced to 9 years behind bars

Published August 24, 2026 5:50 PM CDT
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John Martin Dixon, who was on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List in 2025, has taken a plea deal in connection with the shooting of a teen in 2025. 

Houston crime: Suspect pleads guilty to 2025 shooting of teen

What we know:

According to court documents, as a result of the plea deal, Dixon was sentenced to nine years behind bars. 

John Martin Dixon

The backstory:

On July 17, 2025, Emmanuel Menchaca was returning home from work when he was allegedly shot by Dixon. 

Emmanuel was burying his guinea pig with his younger brother when the shooting occurred outside their home. 

The Source: Court documents

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