Wichita Police Arrest Two for 2019 Murder
Authorities apprehended Benny Delgado and Jesus Deleon following a long-term investigation into the death of Charles Giles.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Violence
Wichita police have arrested Benny Delgado and Jesus Deleon for the July 19, 2019, murder of Charles Giles. The arrests follow a multi-year investigation that linked the pair to the crime scene through ballistics evidence.
Why it matters
The case highlights the persistence of Wichita investigators in solving cold cases through the recovery of physical evidence and witness testimony. The charges stem from years of interviews and digital evidence analysis conducted after the 2019 shooting.
Benny Delgado and Jesus Deleon face first-degree murder charges following their September 2026 arrests. The investigation utilized recovered .22-caliber shell casings and Facebook messenger communications to secure the filings.
The players
Benny Delgado
He is a suspect arrested in connection with the 2019 killing of Charles Giles.
Jesus Deleon
He was taken into custody alongside Delgado for his alleged role in the homicide.
Charles Giles
He was the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred in Wichita in 2019.
The details
Authorities searched a home on N. Somerset with the owner's permission to recover the crucial ballistics match. Witness statements from 2021 alleged that the murder was committed for a $2,000 payment.
Timeline
July 19, 2019: Charles Giles was killed outside his Wichita home.
July 2019: Police conducted initial interviews with Delgado and Deleon.
August 2021: Delgado's girlfriend provided statements regarding the shooting.
October 2021: A foster mother reported accusations against Delgado to a detective.
September 2026: Delgado and Deleon were arrested for first-degree murder.
Legal Context
This case follows the pattern set by the 2019 Wichita cold case investigation by using multi-year forensic tracking to resolve a violent death. It illustrates how authorities utilize years of accumulated witness accounts and digital history to secure murder charges.
The resolution of this 2019 case provides closure to the community and signals ongoing police activity regarding violent crimes in the area. Residents may see continued legal proceedings as the case moves through the court system.
The takeaway
The successful arrest of suspects years after the initial crime underscores the importance of maintaining digital evidence and witness testimonies in criminal investigations. Residents are reminded that law enforcement often continues to pursue forensic leads long after the initial report.
Further reading
For more information on local law enforcement efforts, visit the Wichita Violence page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kwch.
