A Robstown man who fatally stabbed his ex-girlfriend's new friend while out on parole is heading back to prison.

On November 19, 2023, Cruz Favela III broke into his ex-girlfriend's home and stabbed 41-year-old Benjamin Gonzalez to death.

When his ex-girlfriend called 911, he fled.

Favela was eventually arrested and charged with murder and burglary of a habitation with intent to commit other felony, which are both first-degree felonies.

On Tuesday, jury selection was underway for his trial in the 105th District Court when Favela decided to take a plea deal.

The 41-year-old pleaded guilty to murder. In exchange for his plea, the state dismissed his second charge of burglary of a habitation to commit another felony and sentenced him to 22 years in prison.

Robstown Police said Favela w

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