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Tuesday, March 06, 2012  A New York sex offender has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for suffocating an aspiring dancer Laura Garza and dumping her body 85 miles away.

Monday, January 23, 2012  A convicted sex offender who picked up an aspiring dancer from McAllen at a New York City nightclub three years ago has admitted killing her.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  A man accused of killing McAllen native Laura Garza after she left a Manhattan nightclub is expected back in court this week.

Saturday, March 12, 2011  Images of the vibrant and always smiling Laura Garza adorned the L&I Funeral Home in Peñitas Friday. The 25 year olds life was cut short while during her 6 month stint in New York.

Monday, December 13, 2010  Convicted sex offender Michael Mele pleaded not guilty to charges he killed McAllen native and aspiring New York dancer Laura Garza.

Thursday, December 09, 2010  Although the wheels of justice are set in motion to get Michael Mele convicted of her murder, there's been no proper burial for Laura since her body has not been released from the New York Medical Examiner's office.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  The family of Laura Garza spoke to Action 4 News about the indictment of a man who has been accused in her death in New York City.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  A grand jury in New York has indicted sex offender Michael Mele on murder charges in connection with the disapperance and death of McAllen native Laura Garza.

Monday, April 26, 2010  Laura Garza's two older brothers spoke with Action 4 News that they are receiving a lot support from the community shortly after learning grim news about their sister.

Monday, April 26, 2010  State police say a skeleton found in Pennsylvania is that of a McAllen woman who disappeared after leaving a Manhattan nightclub in 2008.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010  New York State Police confirmed they have DNA evidence linking missing McAllen woman to a registered sex offender she met in a nightclub.

Saturday, August 22, 2009  Laura Garza's family said that they will not give up searching for her.

Monday, January 05, 2009  Family and friends of missing McAllen woman Laura Garza held a vigil over the weekend to pray for her safe return.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008  McAllen native Laura Garza has been missing in New York City for 13 days but her mother maintains hope her daughter is still alive.

Tuesday, December 09, 2008  McAllen native Laura Garza remains missing in New York City but family members said they have not abandoned hope.