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Suspect Arrested in Connection with Maryland Jogger's Murder

Victor Martinez-Hernandez, an illegal immigrant, faces charges for the rape and murder of Rachel Morin after a nationwide manhunt.

  • Martinez-Hernandez was apprehended in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and awaits extradition to Maryland.
  • DNA evidence linked him to a prior home invasion and assault in California.
  • The suspect is also wanted for a murder in El Salvador before entering the U.S. illegally.
  • Sheriff Gahler criticized U.S. border policies, linking them to the suspect's ability to enter the country.
  • Authorities hope the arrest brings some peace to Morin's family and the community.
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