A month after the tragic death of Regina Santos-Aviles, a senior staffer to Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales, a British media report has added a sensational twist — claiming the 35-year-old aide was allegedly involved in an affair with the Texas lawmaker. According to the Daily Mail, unnamed “multiple sources” alleged that Santos-Aviles and Gonzales were engaged in a romantic relationship before her death. Neither the congressman nor his office has publicly responded to the claims as of Wednesday. Santos-Aviles died on September 14, hours after she was found engulfed in flames outside her Uvalde home. Police and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) investigators concluded there was “no indication of foul play.” A Trusted Staffer and Tragic End in Uvalde Santos-Aviles had served as the Director of Gonzales’ Uvalde Regional Office since November 2021, a position she took after heading the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce. Known locally for her community outreach, she was described by colleagues as “dedicated and respected.” Reports from local law enforcement indicate she had recently separated from her husband, sharing custody of their eight-year-old son. Gonzales, 45, is married with six children and is serving his third term in Congress. He was first elected in 2020 with backing from Donald Trump, though he is considered a moderate Republican on Capitol Hill. Police Probe and Political Fallout Uvalde Police Chief Homer Delgado confirmed that preliminary findings showed Santos-Aviles was “alone in her backyard when the fire began.” However, Delgado’s endorsement of Gonzales on Facebook — posted while the investigation was ongoing, has drawn criticism. Councilman Ernest Santos told local media that “law enforcement must remain neutral,” noting the timing of the endorsement created “an appearance problem.” As of now, the Daily Mail report remains unverified by US outlets, but it has intensified scrutiny around Gonzales’ office and raised questions about the political and personal pressures surrounding the case. Authorities have not reopened the investigation, and no evidence has emerged contradicting the initial suicide determination. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.
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A month after the tragic death of Regina Santos-Aviles, a senior staffer to Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales, a British media report has added a sensational twist — claiming the 35-year-old aide was allegedly involved in an affair with the Texas lawmaker. According to the Daily Mail, unnamed “multiple sources” alleged that Santos-Aviles and Gonzales were engaged in a romantic relationship before her death. Neither the congressman nor his office has publicly responded to the claims as of Wednesday. Santos-Aviles died on September 14, hours after she was found engulfed in flames outside her Uvalde home. Police and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) investigators concluded there was “no indication of foul play.” A Trusted Staffer and Tragic End in Uvalde Santos-Aviles had served as the Director of Gonzales’ Uvalde Regional Office since November 2021, a position she took after heading the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce. Known locally for her community outreach, she was described by colleagues as “dedicated and respected.” Reports from local law enforcement indicate she had recently separated from her husband, sharing custody of their eight-year-old son. Gonzales, 45, is married with six children and is serving his third term in Congress. He was first elected in 2020 with backing from Donald Trump, though he is considered a moderate Republican on Capitol Hill. Police Probe and Political Fallout Uvalde Police Chief Homer Delgado confirmed that preliminary findings showed Santos-Aviles was “alone in her backyard when the fire began.” However, Delgado’s endorsement of Gonzales on Facebook — posted while the investigation was ongoing, has drawn criticism. Councilman Ernest Santos told local media that “law enforcement must remain neutral,” noting the timing of the endorsement created “an appearance problem.” As of now, the Daily Mail report remains unverified by US outlets, but it has intensified scrutiny around Gonzales’ office and raised questions about the political and personal pressures surrounding the case. Authorities have not reopened the investigation, and no evidence has emerged contradicting the initial suicide determination. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.
