All articles tagged with #undocumented immigrant
Originally Published 4 months ago — by cbsnews.com
An undocumented father with no criminal background was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Franklin Park, Illinois, during an attempted arrest; his lawyer states he only had minor traffic violations and was compliant with the law, raising concerns about the circumstances of the shooting.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Jose Antonio Ibarra, an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, has been found guilty of murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus. The case, which became a focal point in the 2024 presidential election, saw Ibarra convicted on multiple charges, including felony murder and kidnapping. The trial highlighted issues of border security, with Republican figures blaming the Biden administration for Ibarra's presence in the US. Ibarra's sentencing is pending, with prosecutors seeking life without parole.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Diego Ibarra, the brother of a suspect accused of killing a nursing student at the University of Georgia, has been charged with possessing a fraudulent green card. An undocumented Venezuelan, Diego faces up to ten years in prison if convicted. His brother, Jose Ibarra, is facing state charges for the murder. Diego's fraudulent green card was discovered when he was approached by authorities investigating the UGA murder. The victim, Laken Hope Riley, was found dead on the UGA campus with visible injuries, and her death is being investigated as a homicide.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
The family of murdered Texas cheerleader Lizbeth Medina, who was found stabbed to death in her bathtub, expressed shock and confusion over the arrest of an undocumented immigrant, Rafael Romero, who had no previous connection to the victim. While the motive for the attack remains unknown, the family applauded Romero's arrest and expressed relief that he will not be able to harm anyone else. Romero, who was living in Texas on an expired visa, has been charged with capital murder and is being held on a $2 million bond. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed a detainer on Romero due to his undocumented status.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Lizbeth Medina, a high school cheerleader from Texas, was found stabbed to death in her bathtub. The suspect, Rafael Govea Romero, an undocumented immigrant with an expired visa, was arrested on a capital murder charge. Police seized evidence from Romero's car that linked him to the crime, but the motive and the relationship between the victim and the suspect remain unknown. Romero has been detained by ICE due to his undocumented status. The victim's mother suspects that the same intruder who had previously broken into their home may be responsible for her daughter's murder.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A $2 million bond has been set for Rafael Govea Romero, an undocumented immigrant suspected of murdering 16-year-old Lizbeth Medina in Texas. Romero has been placed on an ICE detainer. Lizbeth's mother found her daughter's body in their apartment bathtub after she failed to show up for a Christmas parade. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are being cautious in releasing information to protect due process. The Medina family has created a GoFundMe page titled "Justice for Lizbeth Medina" to support their efforts in finding the suspected killer.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Texas police have arrested Rafael Govea Romero, an undocumented male, in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Lizbeth Medina. Medina was found dead in her apartment on December 5th. The arrest came after the Edna Police Department shared security camera footage of a person of interest in the case. Medina's mother, Jacqueline Medina, expressed shock and grief over her daughter's death and described Lizbeth as a caring and mature individual. The community is rallying behind the family, and a GoFundMe campaign titled "Justice for Lizbeth Medina" has been created.