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Houston man sentenced to 45 years for killing woman he stalked and tracked at work: Records
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points The stabbing occurred in 2025, reportedly motivated by Cornejo's belief that Maya was cheating on him. A man has been sentenced to 45 years for a fatal stabbing.
A man has been sentenced to 45 years for a fatal stabbing. Santos Hernandez Cornejo was convicted of the crime. The victim was Argelia Diaz Maya, a woman he had been stalking and tracking at her workplace.
The stabbing occurred in 2025, reportedly motivated by Cornejo's belief that Maya was cheating on him. Further details about the case and conviction are available from the source, including court records that document the sentencing and events surrounding the crime.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) ·
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