Undocumented immigrants stripped off 12-year-old girl who sneaked out of her home and took advantage of the tween before strangling her and dumping the body in a swamp
Texas – In a shocking crime that has stirred emotions and spurred debates on immigration and public safety, two Venezuelan nationals have been charged with the brutal murder of 12-year-old J. Nungaray in Texas. The suspects, 26-year-old F. Ramos and 21-year-old J. Martinez, face capital murder charges for the killing of a person between the age of 10 and 15.
The investigation unfolded when the police discovered Nungaray’s body in a shallow creek near 400 West Rankin Road on the morning of June 17. The findings from an autopsy confirmed that the young girl had been strangled, but further details suggested an even more harrowing ordeal. Details emerged that on the night of June 16, Nungaray had sneaked out of her home to meet her 13-year-old boyfriend but never made it back home. Instead, she encountered Ramos and Martinez, who, after initially asking for directions at a 7-Eleven, lured her to a secluded bridge on Rankin Road. It was there that they committed the heinous act—stripping her, binding her, ra*ing her, and eventually strangling her before dumping the body in the creek.
The case quickly gained traction as surveillance footage captured the suspects with Nungaray before her death, leading to their identification. Both suspects were arrested at their apartment on June 20, following a SWAT operation. Residents of the apartment complex where the suspects lived described them as frequently inappropriate towards women, adding a layer of menace to their profile and their seemingly casual approach to violent behavior.
During their arraignment, the gravity of their alleged actions came to the forefront, with the bond for Ramos set at a staggering $10 million, reflecting the severity of the crime and the community’s outrage. As the legal proceedings continue, the prosecutors are considering pushing for the death penalty, especially if evidence confirms kidnapping or se**al assault.
DA Ogg pointed out the failures in the immigration system that allowed such individuals to commit crimes on U.S. soil, sparking a broader discussion on policy and safety. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page was set up to cover Nungaray’s funeral costs. The murder of Nungaray is a tragic reminder of the vulnerabilities in our societal and legal frameworks, particularly concerning child safety and the impacts of undocumented immigration. As this case progresses, it will undoubtedly continue to ignite discussions on how to better protect the most vulnerable members of our communities from such heinous acts.
