A high-ranking member of the notorious Texas Mexican Mafia has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term, marking the end of a federal investigation into one of San Antonio’s most entrenched criminal organizations. On August 14, US District Judge Orlando Garcia handed down a 25-year federal prison sentence to David Botello, 54, also known by his street names “Torito,” “Bully,” and “Bully-Man.” Botello was described by prosecutors as a “lieutenant of lieutenants” within the gang, a role that placed him at the center of its drug trafficking operations.

The sentencing followed Botello’s December 2023 guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine. Federal prosecutors said Botello had overseen large-scale meth distribution in San Antonio, exploiting his position in the gang to coordinate trafficking networks that spread dangerous narcotics throughout the city.

Botello was no stranger to the justice system. According to court records, he had prior convictions for murder and aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, offenses that reflected both his violent tendencies and his long-standing commitment to organized crime. Those convictions already painted a picture of a man deeply entrenched in gang culture, but his involvement in narcotics trafficking further solidified his reputation within the Texas Mexican Mafia.

US Attorney for the Western District of Texas Justin Simmons underscored the severity of Botello’s actions, stating in a written release:

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