Illegal immigrants charged with killing 12-year-old Texas girl were released by Border Patrol: Report

Published June 20, 2024 9:50pm ET



At least one of two illegal immigrants who were charged with the murder of a 12-year-old girl in Texas were previously released by Border Patrol, according to multiple reports Thursday.

Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 21, and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, 26, were caught crossing the border illegally in El Paso, Texas, in March and May, respectively, according to sources speaking with Fox News. Both were released into the United States, after which they allegedly murdered Jocelyn Nungaray this week.

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