Crime & Public Safety

Houston Police Charge 2 Illegal Immigrants With Murder of 12-Year-Old Girl

In Texas, the murder of a victim under 15 constitutes capital murder charges, said Lt. Hope.
Houston Police Charge 2 Illegal Immigrants With Murder of 12-Year-Old Girl
(Left) Johan Jose Martinez Rangel. (Right) Franklin Pena. Houston Police Department via AP
Matt McGregor
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The Houston Police Department (HPD) has filed capital murder charges against two illegal immigrants it believes are connected to the death of a young girl.
Johan Jose Martinez, 22, and Franklin Pena, 26, were charged with capital murder in the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungray, whose body was found in a creek on June 17 at 6:15 a.m.
Matt McGregor
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