Forensic evidence confirms 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray was sexually assaulted before she was murdered and her body dumped in a bayou, according to reports.
KTRK-TV, citing unnamed sources, reported that results from the Houston Forensic Science Center (HFSC) confirmed that sexual assault took place.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office received the results from HFSC on Sunday. on Sunday, the outlet reported.
Illegal aliens Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel, 22, and Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, 26, have been charged with murder in connection with Jocelyn’s death.
NEW: The Houston Forensic Science Center just confirmed that Jocelyn Nungaray was s*xually assaulted by 2 illegals from Venezuala before she was m*rder*d.
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) July 1, 2024
This now makes the 2 illegals eligible for the d*ath penalty according to Texas law. pic.twitter.com/ImKXP38oqY
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg had said that if sexual assault was found, the case would be upgraded to Capital Murder, making it death penalty eligible.
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Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg provides update on Jocelyn Nungaray’s murder case after suspect’s court appearance.
— Sarah Fields (@SarahisCensored) June 25, 2024
Bond set at 10 million. They do want to pursue the death penalty based on results of tests. pic.twitter.com/8o7O0QPMcY
Both suspects are currently under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holds. This means that even if they were to post bond, they would not be able to leave.
According to the agency, the U.S. Border Patrol arrested Martinez-Rangel near El Paso on March 14 and Pena was arrested on May 28, also near El Paso. Both illegals were released the same day they were arrested with notices to appear in court at a later date.
Prosecutors said Martinez-Rangel shaved his facial hair after murdering Jocelyn in order to avoid being recognized.
