Suspects in Jocelyn Nungaray's Murder Investigated for Ties to Tren de Aragua Gang

Two Venezuelan men charged with the murder of a 12-year-old in Houston are suspected of being linked to a notorious Venezuelan gang.

Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, both unlawfully in the U.S., are charged with the capital murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray.
Investigators are examining the suspects' social media for signs of affiliation with the Tren de Aragua gang, including specific emojis and tattoos.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has designated Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization, citing its criminal activities across multiple U.S. states.
The suspects allegedly lured Jocelyn under a bridge, assaulted her, and then strangled her before dumping her body in a Houston bayou.
The case has sparked criticism of U.S. immigration policies, with Jocelyn's family and officials calling for stricter controls at the border.