Post by HeadMarshal on Mar 30, 2024 22:05:42 GMT -5
Photo Credits: Archived My Fox Chicago Website
Defendant Details
DOB: 04/23/1978
Current Age: 45 (As of March 30, 2024)
Height: 5'9
Weight: 200 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Date Of Crime: August 8, 2003
Location Of Crime: Waukegan, Illinois
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Eduardo Ventura is wanted for the homicide of Giovanni Mendiola. A few weeks before the homicide, Eduardo and Giovanni got into an argument over Eduardo riding his motor scooter on the sidewalk. Eduardo then returned with some known gang members and got into a fight with Giovanni. When it appeared that Giovanni was getting the upper hand, Eduardo then allegedly shot Giovanni to death.
Eduardo fled and it would not be until 2008 when there was a credible lead on his whereabouts. According to PACER records, it was determined that Eduardo was hiding out in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. The FBI then issued a federal warrant for Unlawful Flight To Avoid Prosecution. Despite the lead, Eduardo still remains at large.
Based on crime location, it is advised to contact the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 847-377-4000 if you have any information on Eduardo Ventura's whereabouts.
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Thoughts? As of today, March 30, 2024, Eduardo has an active state warrant according to the Lake County Sheriff warrant list PDF. The UFAP case is also still active in PACER.
I hope that Giovanni's family will get justice and accountability in their loved one's case.
- apps03.lakecountyil.gov/sheriff/pdfs/activewarrant.pdf
- web.archive.org/web/20121126194410/http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/17846056/chicagos-most-wanted-eduardo-ventura
- web.archive.org/web/20080609231117/http://www.co.lake.il.us/sheriff/Person/DetailMostWanted.asp?id=2114