Diamond Heist, Death Row, and the Missing Millions | Texas News

A Houston jeweler was murdered in a 1996 diamond heist that netted $3.5 million in stolen gems — never recovered. Convicted killer Reinaldo Dennes, now 70 and back on death row after nearly 30 years, faces execution as soon as November 19th. The meticulously planned robbery involved shooting a guard and killing the jeweler, a respected Hungarian businessman. Investigators suspect an inside job, pointing to Dennes and his brother — both with building access — and a cleaning employee who helped distract security for a cut of $5,000. Even today, those diamonds would be worth over $7 million. After exhausting all appeals, Dennes’ fate is set — and the mystery of the missing jewels remains unsolved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0dcb759ada490bfc