A look back at the life of Daniel Aguirre, the 2011 KTV Latino King

Daniel Aguirre

We told you earlier in the newscast that Daniel Aguirre was killed sometime after midnight on Friday after he had left La Cabana Restaurant and Bar. Aguirre’s charred remains were found in his taxi miles away from where he lived. Aguirre captured national attention when he competed and won the title of KTV Latino in 2011. Aside from his vocals, a piece we did on his life featured Aguirre as a father, husband and a taxi driver of humble beginnings who would go on to the national stage to win the hearts of viewers. Here’s that story.

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After winning the top prize of ten grand, Aguirre used his winnings towards the construction of his house.