Illegal immigrants from Venezuela face charges for allegedly killing a 12-year-old girl

The Houston Police Department said the cause of Nungaray's death was strangulation.

Published: June 23, 2024 5:30pm

Updated: June 24, 2024 4:54pm

Two Venezuelan illegal immigrants have been charged for allegedly killing a 12-year-old girl in Texas, according to reports.

Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 21, and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, 26 were both charged with the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, according to The Associated Press.

“Martinez and Pena both illegally entered the U.S. without inspection, parole or admission by a U.S. immigration officer on an unknown date and at an unknown location,” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement.

The Houston Police Department said the cause of Nungaray's death was strangulation, according to Newsweek.

Police are investigating whether or not the minor was sexually abused.

As of now, it is not known whether or not Nungaray knew the men.