Lawmakers will soon be hearing testimony from Tammy Nobles, a mother who tragically lost her daughter, Kayla Hamilton, at the hands of a teenage illegal immigrant with ties to the MS-13 gang. In preparation for her congressional testimony, Tammy Nobles has bravely shared her story.
Kayla Hamilton was only 20 years old when she was brutally murdered and raped in her own room. The perpetrator, an illegal immigrant who had ties to the MS-13 gang, strangled her with a phone cord before robbing her of a mere $6. The callousness of the crime is evidenced by the fact that the perpetrator proceeded to have lunch with his half-brother immediately afterward, leaving Kayla's lifeless body on the floor.
Tammy Nobles revealed that her daughter did not know the individual who took her life. It was a tragic coincidence that Kayla had chosen to rent a room in a trailer owned by the murderer. He had been living there for just five days before committing the heinous act.
Nobles expressed her frustration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), highlighting their failures in preventing this tragedy. She explained that if DHS had conducted a simple background check, reaching out to authorities in El Salvador, they would have discovered the murderer's criminal record and his affiliation with MS-13. Additionally, the perpetrator had visible gang tattoos that should have raised red flags at the border. Such checks would have prevented his entry into the country, potentially saving Kayla's life.
The perpetrator is currently detained in the Harford County Detention Center awaiting trial, which is scheduled for the end of June. While justice may be sought for Kayla Hamilton, Tammy Nobles's focus extends beyond her daughter's case. She believes that the issue at hand is not a political one but a matter of safety. Nobles argues that the DHS, under the leadership of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, has failed to adequately defend and protect the homeland. If proper vetting and checks had taken place, the murderer would not have been allowed to travel from Texas to Maryland, and Kayla would still be alive today.
Tammy Nobles's strength and determination to speak out about her daughter's tragic death are commendable. She hopes that through sharing her story, others will recognize the importance of addressing the safety concerns that arise from unregulated immigration. By remembering and honoring Kayla's life, Nobles aims to make a difference and prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future.
The upcoming congressional hearing will shed light on the shortcomings of the Department of Homeland Security and prompt a crucial discussion on protecting the nation's security.
