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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.
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