Illegal Immigrants Accused in Brutal Murder of 12-Year-Old Texas Girl

Two Venezuelan nationals charged with the murder of Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston were revealed to be undocumented immigrants, sparking outrage over media coverage that omitted their legal status.

The tragic murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston has taken a sinister turn as the two suspects arrested for her killing have been identified as illegal immigrants from Venezuela. The revelation has sparked widespread anger and criticism, particularly over the omission of this crucial information in early media reports.

Surveillance footage captured the two suspects, Johan Jose Rangel Martinez and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, with Nungaray shortly before her body was found in a Houston creek. Prosecutors allege that they lured her under a bridge, tied her up, and strangled her.

Illegal Immigrants Accused in Brutal Murder of 12-Year-Old Texas Girl

The revelation that Martinez and Ramos were undocumented immigrants ignited outrage among conservatives and media critics. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) condemned the Associated Press (AP) for failing to mention their legal status in its initial report, accusing the outlet of "fundamentally dishonest" coverage.

"Entire story doesn’t mention that the murderers were ILLEGAL ALIENS," Cruz tweeted.

Illegal Immigrants Accused in Brutal Murder of 12-Year-Old Texas Girl

Other prominent figures joined the chorus of criticism, including conservative attorney Harmeet Dhillon, Spectator contributor Stephen L. Miller, and Fox News contributor Joe Concha. They questioned the AP's omission and emphasized the importance of transparency in reporting such heinous crimes.

The omission is particularly glaring given that the two suspects had been previously apprehended by Border Patrol in March but were released into the United States. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed this information the day after their arrest for Nungaray's murder.

Illegal Immigrants Accused in Brutal Murder of 12-Year-Old Texas Girl

The AP's failure to include this critical information has drawn accusations of bias and a lack of objectivity. Critics argue that the omission perpetuates a false narrative and undermines public trust in media reporting.

Former Trump senior advisor Stephen Miller blasted both the Biden administration and the AP, accusing them of complicity in covering up the suspects' illegal status.

"Biden freed two illegal aliens into America now charged with the most heinous and evil crime against a child. This is how the AP covers it. Shameless," Miller posted on Twitter.

In response to the criticism, the AP has not yet publicly commented. However, Fox News Digital has reported that the two suspects entered the U.S. illegally and were released from custody before committing the horrific crime.

The omission of the suspects' legal status in the AP's initial report has sparked a much-needed debate about the importance of accurate and transparent media coverage. Critics argue that journalists have an obligation to provide the public with all relevant information, especially in cases involving serious crimes.