A fugitive on the FBI’s 10 Most Wished record for allegedly killing his spouse on their wedding ceremony night time in Illinois greater than 12 years in the past was captured in Mexico, based on FBI Chicago.
Arnoldo Jimenez was taken into custody with out incident on Thursday in Monterrey, Mexico, in reference to the 2012 dying of 26-year-old Estrella Carrera.
On Might 13, 2012, Carrera was discovered useless within the bathtub of her condominium in Burbank, Illinois, lower than 48 hours after her marriage to Jimenez.
Arnoldo Jimenez was taken into custody with out incident on Thursday in Monterrey, Mexico. (FBI)
Jimenez was charged with first-degree homicide, and a state warrant issued for his arrest on Might 15, 2012. A federal warrant was issued two days later after Jimenez was charged federally with illegal flight to keep away from prosecution.
FBI Chicago, FBI San Antonio, FBI LEGAT Mexico Metropolis and the U.S. District Court docket of the Northern District of Illinois collaborated within the investigation to find Jimenez. Brokers with the Fiscalía Basic de la República, together with the Worldwide Legal Police Group, arrested him.
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FBI agent in a jacket brandishing the bureau’s insignia. (iStock)
“The FBI is extremely appreciative of the Burbank Police Department, our law enforcement partners in Mexico, and the public for their tremendous investigative efforts and collaboration in the capture of Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Arnoldo Jimenez,” Douglas S. DePodesta, particular agent in command of the FBI’s Chicago Discipline Workplace, mentioned in a press release “The FBI will use all of its available resources to bring criminals to justice, no matter how much time has passed or where they may be in the world.”
Burbank Police Deputy Chief William Casey mentioned: “The apprehension of Arnoldo Jimenez was the result of the tireless teamwork by the FBI and Burbank Police Department, and we would like to commend the professionalism and dedication of everyone involved. The FBI and Burbank Police Department were committed to bringing justice for Estrella Carrera and her family.”
Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters constructing in Washington D.C., on July 3, 2023. (Getty Photos)
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Jimenez will stay in custody pending extradition proceedings.
He was the fourth-most wished fugitive within the U.S. when he was taken into custody.
