Jaw-Dropping Report Changes Everything In Mysterious Death Of GOP Rep.’s Aide

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales is caught in a scandal that’s shaking up the Lone Star State — one involving a dead staffer, an alleged affair, and a string of unanswered questions.

The West Texas Republican is under fire after Regina Santos-Aviles, a 35-year-old aide who reportedly had a romantic relationship with him, died in a shocking blaze at her home in Uvalde last month. Authorities say she doused herself in gasoline and set it alight, but investigators have released few details, fueling speculation about what really happened.

Local police and the Texas Rangers are still investigating the case, but so far, they’re keeping a tight lid on the evidence. Reports claim 911 recordings and home-camera footage exist, yet none of it has been made public. One early report cited witnesses who heard Santos-Aviles crying out, “I don’t want to die,” before she succumbed to her injuries.

Gonzales’ office offered condolences after her death, calling her a “valued member of our team” and describing the incident as “heartbreaking.” He has not addressed the affair allegations directly.

The congressman’s critics say the secrecy surrounding the case — paired with claims of a personal relationship — raises serious ethical questions. Supporters argue that the tragedy has been twisted for political gain.

Either way, the mystery surrounding Santos-Aviles’ death and her connection to a sitting member of Congress has turned a quiet district story into a full-blown political scandal — and Texas isn’t done talking about it.

The mother of Santos-Aviles told authorities she received a distressed call from her daughter on the night of September 13. Upon arriving at her Uvalde home, the mother said she discovered her daughter suffering third-degree burn wounds across her entire body.

Nora Ann Gonzales stated that her daughter’s last words were, “I don’t want to die.”

Santos-Aviles, remembered by friends as a “devoted mother” to her eight-year-old daughter, had served as the district representative for Gonzales since 2021.

A fire department report obtained by the Daily Mail states that Santos-Aviles “doused herself in gasoline and was ignited into flames.” Footage of her home viewed by the Department of Public Safety concluded that she was home alone at the time.

Uvalde Police Chief Homer Delgado stated that investigators have found no evidence of foul play and that the Texas Rangers are assisting in the investigation.

“When we arrived, we learned of a fire behind the residence that had been put out with a fire extinguisher,” fire department chief Mario Rangel said after arriving at the scene of the blaze.

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