Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Top News
Top News

Venezuelan Man Accused Of Killing Houston Girl Held On Bond

Brazil police arrest three suspects in 2018 murder of Rio councilwoman

Two Venezuelan men living in the US illegally have been charged with capital murder in the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston. Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel, 22, and Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, 26, are the suspects in this tragic case.

State District Judge Josh Hill set a $10 million bond for each of the accused during a recent court hearing. Prosecutors presented evidence suggesting that Martinez-Rangel was attempting to flee the country after authorities began searching for him following Jocelyn's death. Mario Madrid, Martinez-Rangel's court-appointed attorney, has not yet provided a statement.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.