Escaped California inmate wanted for killing leader of elite Mexican police unit arrested after weeklong manhunt

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A inmate escaped from California who was sought in relation to the Death of the leader of a Mexican elite police unit He was arrested after a weekly lung human hunt, authorities said.

César Hernández, who turned 80 years old for first degree murder before escaping custody in December, was arrested Thursday night in the northern city of Tijuanana. He was sought for death to shots Abigail Esparza Reyes, the leader of the unit known as “Gringo Hunters”, who is dedicated to arresting us suspected of which are fugitive in Mexico. She was the boss of unity in the northern border state of Baja California.

Esparza Reyes died on April 9 in Tijuana while the unit tried to judge Hernández.

The Mexican media, including El Universal, reported that the video surveillance showed that Hernández managed to escape while running almost naked through the streets before benting down a canvas that covered a vehicle. He emerged dressed in a fluorescent green uniform, similar to those used by the local traffic police, before moving away.

The members of the State Security Agency escort the US citizens who shot and killed a state Mexican police officer in Tijuana

The members of the State Security Agency escort the American citizen César Hernández, who allegedly fired and killed Abigail Esparza Reyes, 33, a senior Mexican state police officer of the “Gringo Hunters” unit of Elite, which Tiotio, Usxico, Usxico 2025.

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“These actions reflect the excellent intelligence and investigation work carried out by the staff of the State Attorney General’s Office, whose coordinated efforts, tactical analysis strategies and data collection made it possible with precision,” the office said in a statement on social networks on Friday.

The authorities in Mexico said that Hernández faces criminal procedures and that their legal situation will be determined in accordance with the law. “

Hernández, 34, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to 80 years of life imprisonment, according to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation of California. He was on his way to the Core County Superior Palace for an appearance before a judge on December 2, when he jumped from the truck and evaded the staff.



The search continues by the convicted murderer who escaped custody before the appearance of the Court in Kern County

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Esparza Reyes led the regional unit of the unit for eight years, carrying out more than 400 operations aimed at arresting American fugitives who had fled to Mexico, Reuters reported, citing Mexican authorities.

According to a profile in the Washington Post group, Esparza Reyes grew up in Tijuana and secretly wanted to be a police officer.

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