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Congressman Tony Gonzales' Staffer 'Doused Herself in Gasoline' when She Caught on Fire and Died, Newspaper Says

Regina Santos-Aviles died from extensive burns after setting herself on fire alone in her backyard; cause of death and intent remain under investigation, officials said.

  • On September 13, Regina Santos-Aviles doused herself in gasoline and caught fire in her backyard at 215 Geraldine St., later dying from her injuries.
  • Uvalde Police Department reviewed surveillance footage and concluded she was alone when the fire started, with Chief Homer Delgado stating, 'At this stage of the investigation, we do not have any information to suggest that anyone else was involved.'
  • First responders found an individual on fire at about 9:30 p.m., extinguished a burning gas can in the backyard, and paramedics airlifted her to Brooke Army Medical Center with extensive burns.
  • As of Monday night, officials said the Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office has not ruled on cause and manner, and police await Texas DPS Crime Laboratory and examiner reports.
  • Santos-Aviles, who worked for Rep. Tony Gonzales since 2021 and led the Uvalde Chamber of Commerce, was described by family members as a devoted mother who viewed the incident as accidental.
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WFAA 8abc broke the news in Dallas, United States on Monday, September 29, 2025.
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