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Felix Velasquez Jr. arrest photo left; most wanted photo right. (credit: Texas Dept. of Public Safety)

Student Attacked In S. Padre Island Relieved After Attacker Arrested

The 21-year-old Brookhaven College student who was brutally beaten on the shores of South Padre Island is relieved that the last of his attackers was arrested this week.

2012/05/17

Fugitive Arrested For South Padre Student Attack

Law enforcement officials have captured one of Texas’ Most Wanted — a man wanted for his involvement in the South Padre Island beating of North Texas college student Derek “D.J.” Madrigal.

2012/05/16

Student Attacked In South Padre Visits Local College

Derek Madrigal received a hero’s welcome when he walked into Brookhaven College Tuesday morning. The visit was bittersweet since he had to withdraw for the semester, to focus on recovering from a vicious beating that happened in South Padre.

2012/04/17

Dallas Student Wants To Move On From His Beating On The Beach

A 21-year-old Dallas student says he doesn’t want to dwell on his nine stab wounds and punctured lung suffered at the hands of a vicious mob.

2012/03/29

South Padre Island beating suspect Michael Rangel. (credit: Cameron County Sheriff's Dept.)

Amid Recovery, Dallas Student Headed Home After Spring Break Assault

The Brookhaven College student who was brutally assaulted on the shore of South Padre Island nearly two weeks ago is on his way home to North Dallas.

2012/03/28

Dallas Family Seeks Justice In Spring Break Beating Of Student

It was relentless and brutal, and it was all captured on cell-phone video. Derek Madrigal of Dallas is recovering in a hospital after he was stabbed nine times and beaten with coolers.

2012/03/22