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Suspect Arrested Nearly Nine Years After 2016 Cicero Homicide

Victor Martinez, accused of killing Julio Servin, faces two first-degree murder charges following his capture at Midway Airport.

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Overview

  • Julio Servin, 22, was fatally shot on West Cermak Road in Cicero, Illinois, on August 21, 2016.
  • Victor Martinez, then 19, was identified as the suspect and fled to Mexico shortly after the shooting.
  • An arrest warrant for first-degree murder was issued for Martinez during the investigation.
  • On May 1, 2025, U.S. Marshals apprehended Martinez at Midway International Airport upon his return to the U.S.
  • The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved two counts of first-degree murder against Martinez on May 2, 2025, with formal court proceedings pending.