HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – John Martin Dixon, who was on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List in 2025, has taken a plea deal in connection with the shooting of a teen in 2025.
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What we know:
According to court documents, as a result of the plea deal, Dixon was sentenced to nine years behind bars.
John Martin Dixon
The backstory:
On July 17, 2025, Emmanuel Menchaca was returning home from work when he was allegedly shot by Dixon.
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Emmanuel was burying his guinea pig with his younger brother when the shooting occurred outside their home.
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