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Kyvontre Elmore (Collin County Jail)

McKINNEY, TX – A Dallas man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a fatal carjacking in Collin County last year.

Jurors found Kyvontre Elmore, 28, guilty of capital murder in the death of Jose “Antonio” Acosta Galvan.

Prosecutors said Elmore approached Acosta Galvan to hack him while he was on the phone in his truck outside his apartment in January 2023.

Elmore shot the victim several times before driving away in the stolen truck.

Witnesses who called 911 gave police a description of the suspect’s clothing. Prosecutors said Elmore posted a video of himself on social media the day of the killing, wearing clothing matching that description.

Investigators also linked Elmore to the crime using security video from nearby businesses and cell phone records.

“From surveillance footage to phone data and even Elmore’s own Instagram posts, the evidence leaves no doubt of his guilt,” said Collin County Prosecutor Greg Willis. “This verdict brings justice to Antonio and his family and removes a cold-blooded killer from our streets for good.”

Since this was not a death penalty case, Elmore was automatically sentenced to life in prison after being convicted.