One of the suspects charged with murdering 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston, Texas, had his bail set at $10 million during his court appearance. Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, 26, and Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 21, are facing capital murder charges. Pena Ramos was deemed a flight risk and was told he must wear a GPS monitor and remain under house arrest if he posts bail.
According to court documents obtained by Fox News, the defendants lured the 12-year-old under a bridge, where they spent over 2 hours with her, took her pants off, tied her up, and ultimately killed her by strangulation before dumping her body into the bayou. The medical examiner confirmed the cause of death as strangulation.
It was reported that the two suspects from Venezuela entered the U.S. illegally before being released from custody. Both Martinez and Pena entered the U.S. without inspection, parole, or admission by a U.S. immigration officer.
Surveillance video was used by investigators to track the movements of the suspects before and after the murder. The suspects, along with the victim, were seen walking to a convenience store before heading to a bridge where Nungaray was killed. Rangel Martinez and Pena Ramos then returned to their shared apartment, leaving the victim’s body behind. Police believe they all lived in the same apartment complex.
The case has sparked outrage and raised concerns about illegal immigration and the safety of communities. The tragic death of Jocelyn Nungaray has shed light on the need for stricter immigration policies and enforcement to prevent such heinous crimes from happening in the future.
The details of this case serve as a reminder of the importance of border security and the need to address the issue of illegal immigration in a comprehensive manner. It is crucial to ensure that individuals who enter the country illegally are properly vetted and monitored to prevent tragedies like this from occurring.