Post by HeadMarshal on Jul 12, 2024 8:07:56 GMT -5
Photo Credits: Fox 32 Chicago
Defendant Details
Name: Aron Barcenas (Pictured Left)
Current Age: 28 (As of July 12, 2024. According to July 8, 2024 news article)
Height: 5'4
Weight: 140 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Name: Julio Bernal (Pictured Right)
Current Age: 23 (As of July 12, 2024. According to July 8, 2024 news article)
Height: 5'9
Weight: 130 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Date Of Crime: May 2022
Location Of Crime: Elk Grove Township, Illinois
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Aron Barcenas and Julio Bernal are wanted for the homicide of 14-year old Erick Alfaro. Aron and Julio allegedly shot Erick to death during a drive-by shooting. Erick was simply walking in his mobile home park at the time. The Cook County Sheriff's Office described Erick as a very nice kid with no issues, including no gang affiliations. The motive might have been some type of disagreement between the suspects and Erick.
Warrants were issued two months later for the arrest of Aron and Julio. There have been few leads in the case.
Based on crime location, it is advised to contact the Cook County Sheriff's Office at 708-865-4896 if you have any information on the whereabouts of Aron Barcenas and/or Julio Bernal.
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Thoughts? As of today, July 12, 2024, Aron and Julio are still at large, according to a news article publicized earlier this week. I had to take screenshots of their photos from the Fox 32 video, which is why there's text in the photos.
Aron and Julio should be considered extremely dangerous, since they are accused of shooting an innocent 14-year old to death. Shooting teenagers who are not innocent is not acceptable as well, but this is an extremely tragic case. It's good to see the Cook County Sheriff's Office publicize this case since they have received few leads over the past two years. I really hope that Erick's family can get justice and accountability in their loved one's case.
- www.fox32chicago.com/news/erick-alfaro-cold-case-cook-county-sheriff-seeks-publics-help-2022-murder