Suspect Indicted in Death of Kayla Gomez-Orozco

TYLER – The accused murderer of Kayla Gomez-Orozco, 10, has been indicted on one count of capital murder. According to KETK, judicial records indicate Gustavo Zavala-Garcia, 24, of Bullard, was indicted by a Smith County Grand Jury January 23. Last November, Kayla disappeared from a Bullard church during worship. Her body was found days later inside a well on the suspect’s property.

A witness said they saw Zavala with Kayla shortly before her disappearance, according to an arrest affidavit. Family members said Zavala is a cousin who “acted like an uncle to Kayla.” A capital murder warrant for the arrest of Zavala was signed by Judge Jack Skeen on November 6. Zavala is being held on $10 million bond. A trial date has not yet been set. A motive in the murder was not released by officials.