Garza built and controlled an intricate drug trafficking enterprise, having a hand in at least three murders. However, it is believed he played some part in another five killings including that of his son-in-law for which he was never tried.In his forty-four years on earth, Garza married a woman Elizabeth who would stand by him no matter what he did. Together, they had four children Juan Jr, Elizabeth (after her mother), Maribel, and Norma who were close to their father and loved him unconditionally. "He will always be my daddy," said Norma Garza at her father's sentencing.