Venezuelan Gang Ties Suspected in Murder of 12-Year-Old Texas Girl
Two illegal immigrants charged with the murder of Jocelyn Nungaray are believed to be linked to the Tren de Aragua gang.
- Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old girl from Houston, Texas, was found murdered, with suspects linked to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang.
- Franklin Jose Pena Ramos and Johan Jose Martinez Rangel, both illegal immigrants, have been indicted on capital murder charges.
- Investigators found gang-related symbols and messages on the suspects' social media accounts, suggesting their affiliation with the Tren de Aragua.
- The suspects allegedly entered the U.S. through El Paso and were released into the country by border agents despite available detention beds.
- Both men are being held on $10 million bail, with ICE detainers placed on them for potential custody upon release.