Illegal Alien Charged With Murder in Gruesome Killing of Wife in Illinois

Baltazar Perez-Estrada, recently arrived in the U.S., is accused of fatally stabbing his wife in front of their children, sparking political backlash.

Baltazar Perez-Estrada, a 33-year-old illegal alien from Mexico, is charged with murdering his wife, Maricela Simon Franco, by stabbing her dozens of times in Illinois.
The murder, which took place in front of the couple's two children, has led to a significant political backlash, with figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizing the Biden administration's immigration policies.
Perez-Estrada had entered the U.S. illegally approximately two weeks prior to the incident and was charged with alien inadmissibility.
The case has reignited debates over sanctuary state policies and border security, with critics arguing that such policies contribute to violent crimes.
DuPage County officials and law enforcement have expressed their condolences and emphasized the tragic nature of the crime as an example of domestic violence.