Border Patrol agents nabbed a convicted murderer trying to sneak back into the U.S. by hiding on a train near the Texas-Mexico border. The shocking arrest showcases how dangerous criminals attempt to exploit America’s vulnerable southern border.
At a glance:
• A man previously convicted of murder in North Carolina in 2012 was caught by Border Patrol agents hiding on a train 50 miles from the Texas-Mexico border
• The criminal alien had been previously deported after serving his sentence and now faces up to 20 years in federal prison for illegal re-entry
• Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents made the arrest during a routine inspection of the train
• The arrest highlights ongoing security challenges at the southern border and echoes past cases of dangerous criminals exploiting railroad transportation
• Border officials reiterated the Trump administration’s warning that “the border is closed to illegal border crossers”
Border Patrol Captures Dangerous Felon
Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents made a significant arrest during a routine train inspection approximately 50 miles inland from the Texas-Mexico border. The agents discovered a criminal alien with a violent history hiding on the train, preventing his illegal return to American communities.
The man had previously been convicted of murder in North Carolina in 2012 and had been deported from the United States after serving his sentence. Uvalde Station agents found him attempting to use the railway system to bypass border security measures and re-enter the country undetected.
Records checks revealed the man’s violent criminal history, prompting Border Patrol to refer him to the Department of Justice for prosecution. He now faces charges of illegal re-entry after removal as a convicted felon, which carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison under 8 USC 1326.
🚨🇺🇸🇲🇽 CONVICTED MURDERER CAUGHT SNEAKING INTO TEXAS ON TRAIN FROM MEXICO
🔹Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a criminal alien during a train check 50 miles from the Texas-Mexico border.
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Echoes of Past Border Security Failures
The arrest of this convicted murderer using train transportation brings to mind the infamous case of Rafael Resendez-Ramirez, known as “the railway killer” in the late 1990s. Resendez was a Mexican citizen linked to multiple murders in the United States who frequently traveled by freight train and committed murders near railroad lines.
In a major border security failure, Resendez was apprehended by Border Patrol in June 1999 despite having outstanding warrants but was returned to Mexico by agents unaware of his wanted status. The serial killer allegedly returned to the U.S. and committed four more murders before finally surrendering on July 13, 1999.
“The sector re-stated the warning from the Trump administration that the border is closed to illegal border crossers,” Del Rio Sector Border Patrol officials said regarding the recent arrest. This clear message reinforces the administration’s commitment to preventing dangerous criminals from entering the United States.
Ongoing Border Enforcement Challenges
The arrest of the convicted murderer in Texas highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Border Patrol agents in securing America’s borders against criminal threats. Officials did not disclose the man’s name, nationality, or other demographic information, but confirmed he has been referred for federal prosecution.
In a separate but related incident in the same sector, Comstock Station agents also apprehended a Polish migrant who had illegally crossed the border. The Polish national was similarly referred for prosecution under federal immigration laws, demonstrating Border Patrol’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws regardless of a migrant’s country of origin.
The Del Rio Sector’s success in apprehending these individuals reinforces the importance of vigilant border security operations. These arrests serve as reminders of the potential dangers posed by individuals attempting to circumvent proper immigration channels, especially those with violent criminal histories who have previously been removed from the United States.
