A Harris County jury has convicted Erik Arceneaux of murder in connection with the disappearance of his then-girlfriend Maria Rodriguez. The verdict brings closure to a case that has lasted nearly eight years.

The jury deliberated for less than three hours before finding Arceneaux guilty. Rodriguez, a Houston mother, had disappeared without a trace, leaving many questions about her fate.

Further details about the case and the conviction are available through KPRC 2 Houston.