Mexican security officials and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the capture of a man listed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list this Saturday.
Fugitive Apprehended in Mexico
Alejandro Rosales Castillo, identified by the FBI, was apprehended in Pachuca, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo. He is currently subject to an arrest warrant for extradition and is listed on an Interpol Red Notice, stemming from allegations that he murdered 23-year-old Truc Quan “Sandy” Ly Le.
According to the FBI, the body of Ly Le, Rosales Castillo’s former girlfriend, was found in North Carolina on August 17, 2016. Authorities allege Rosales Castillo is responsible for her death and fled to Mexico one day before her body was discovered.
The arrest in Pachuca was the result of intelligence work and information sharing with the FBI, according to Omar García Harfuch, Mexico’s federal security secretary.
“The subject is wanted for the crimes of first-degree murder, armed robbery, vehicle theft, and first-degree kidnapping,” the Mexican Security Cabinet added in a statement.
The accused is now being held in Mexico City “pending an extradition process to North Carolina,” the FBI stated.
International Cooperation Leads to Arrest
FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted the collaborative effort between U.S. and Mexican authorities in locating Rosales Castillo. “This was outstanding work by our Charlotte team, the FBI’s legal attaché in Mexico, local and federal partners, and partners in Mexico. Now we can begin the process of providing long-awaited justice for the family of Sandy Ly Le,” Patel said.
James C. Barnacle Jr., the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Charlotte, also extended a message to Ly Le’s family, originally from Charlotte: “Sadly, Sandy’s family began another new year without her. We hope knowing that her alleged murderer is in custody will bring them some level of comfort now,” Barnacle Jr. declared.
Frequently Asked Questions
What charges does Alejandro Rosales Castillo face?
Alejandro Rosales Castillo is wanted for first-degree murder, armed robbery, vehicle theft, and first-degree kidnapping, according to the Mexican Security Cabinet.
Where was Alejandro Rosales Castillo apprehended?
Alejandro Rosales Castillo was apprehended in Pachuca, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
What is the next step in this case?
Alejandro Rosales Castillo is currently awaiting an extradition process to North Carolina, according to the FBI. The timeline for extradition is not specified in the available information.
As the extradition process unfolds, the focus will shift to preparing for a trial in North Carolina. The legal proceedings could be protracted, and the outcome remains uncertain.
