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Gone But Not Forgotten: Joceyln Nungaray (3/6/25)

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​On June 16, 2024, 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray was tragically murdered in Houston, Texas. After sneaking out of her home that evening, she encountered two men—22-year-old Johan José Martínez-Rangel and 26-year-old Franklin José Peña Ramos—who allegedly lured her under a bridge, tied her up, and assaulted her for over two hours. Her body was discovered the following morning in a creek, with the cause of death determined as strangulation. Both suspects, undocumented immigrants from Venezuela and purported members of the Tren de Aragua gang, had previously been apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol earlier in 2024 but were released with notices to appear in court at a later date. They were arrested on June 20, 2024, and charged with capital murder, kidnapping, and aggravated sexual assault.

In December 2024, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced that her office would seek the death penalty against both Martínez-Rangel and Peña Ramos, citing the severity of the crime. The case has drawn national attention, intensifying debates over U.S. immigration policies. In a gesture to honor Jocelyn's memory, President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Galveston Bay as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge," acknowledging her love for animals and nature. During a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, President Trump introduced Jocelyn's mother, Alexis Nungaray, as an honored guest, reaffirming the nation's commitment to remember her daughter's life and advocating for stricter immigration controls to prevent similar tragedies.


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