A prominent Rio Grande Valley businessman was shot dead Saturday afternoon in McAllen, authorities said. Eddy Betancourt, 61, was president of a home renovation company and sat on the board of directors of the Hidalgo County Appraisal District. He also s

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Subject: A prominent Rio Grande Valley businessman was shot dead Saturday afternoon in McAllen, authorities said. Eddy Betancourt, 61, was president of a home renovation company and sat on the board of directors of the Hidalgo County Appraisal District. He also s

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Personal vendetta.

Or disgruntled employee.

Or involved in illicit drugs.

Take your pick.