Post by Scumhunter on Jul 10, 2021 0:22:43 GMT -5
(Above photo credit: cbsaustin.com)
From cbsaustin.com:
To date, eight people have been sentenced on federal charges for the murder of 16-year-old Darian Longoria. But authorities say a ninth suspect is still out there and they want to bring him to justice.
Aaron Cruz, now 23-years-old, is wanted for aggravated kidnapping in the case, which dates back to 2015. Longoria’s body was found along Onion Creek the following year. Authorities say members of the Dove Springs Gangsters killed Longoria.
“Eight of the nine people involved have already pled, been convicted, and sentenced in federal court,” said Deputy U.S. Marshal Brandon Filla. “Three out of the four have received a sentence ranging from 10 years to 30 years.”
Aaron Cruz is the lone suspect still outstanding.
“It’s alleged that Aaron Cruz and three other individuals kidnapped this victim and then murdered him,” said Filla.
Investigators believe Cruz fled to Mexico soon after the crime, but they don’t plan to stop searching.
“I think it’s important to continue to go after an individual like Aaron Cruz to give back to the family of the 16-year-old victim, give them some closure,” Filla said.
U.S. Marshals have received information that Cruz may be working in welding in Mexico. They believe people here in Central Texas know where he is, and this is their chance to come forward.
“An individual who is 16 and commits this type of crime and flees possibly south to Mexico had to receive some type of assistance. And we will pursue that until we can bring him before justice,” said Filla.
If you have any information on Aaron Cruz, contact the U.S. Marshals Service at 1-800-336-0102 or visit www.usmarshals.gov/tips
cbsaustin.com/news/local/us-marshals-searching-for-9th-suspect-in-aggravated-kidnapping-case-from-2015
Thoughts? Based on the above article's posting date, Cruz was still at large at least as of July 8th, 2021.
I normally am hesitant to profile teenage suspects on our site but this case is an obvious exception considering the brutality, the fact that Cruz is now an adult, and most importantly, the Marshals are making the manhunt public and specifically asking for tips on his whereabouts.
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