This relative, born Feb 10, 1878, in Castroville, TX, died in El Paso in 1904. Prior, he told his family he had witnessed a murder there and was subpoened for the trial. Before the trial he was found dead. Family was told death by 'exposure' but when the body was received back in Castroville they found he had been severely beaten. Recent find of death record shows 'typhoid fever' and that he died in the 'Hotel D___ (unreadable). Such a puzzle! I'd love to find out more information for my elderly mother who has wondered about this mystery since she was a young girl. My questions: are there newspaper or court records that might discuss murder trials of the day and/or local deaths? Any other advice on finding out more? Thanks so much!