Killing of Jocelyn Nungaray

On June 16, 2024, Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old girl, was killed in North Houston, Texas. The case attracted attention, as two illegal immigrants from Venezuela were charged with her murder.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Authorities found her body Monday morning in a creek in North Houston, and determined she had died by strangulation.[7]

Killing of Jocelyn Nungaray
LocationNorth Houston, Texas
DatePast 10 PM on Sunday, June 16, 2024
Body found at 6:15 AM on June 17, 2024
Attack type
Homicide by strangulation
VictimJocelyn Nungaray
MotiveRape (alleged)
AccusedJohan Jose Martinez-Rangel
Franklin Jose Peña Ramos
ChargesCapital murder

Course of Events

Nungaray snuck out of her house at 10 PM on Sunday, June 16th.[8] The two accused men had started their evening at a restaurant. While walking they met Jocelyn on Kuykendahl Road and talked to her for a couple minutes. The court claims they were asking her for directions. The three of them then walked to a convenience store. After a few more minutes, the three of them walked to a bridge, where Jocelyn was strangled. Court documents allege that the three of them were under the bridge for over two hours during which Jocelyn was tied up and had her pants taken off.[9]

Two suspects, identified as 22-year-old Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and 26-year-old Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, were arrested on Thursday, June 20th, at 13355 Northborough Drive at the Canfield Lakes Apartment.[9] Both were charged with capital murder.

Court Proceedings

On Tuesday, June 24th, bond was posted at $10 million dollars for one of the accused men.[10]

District Attorney Kim Ogg said her office had not ruled out seeking the death penalty for Martinez-Rangel and Ramos.

See Also

References
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  2. "ICE: Men charged with capital murder in Houston girl's death entered US illegally". khou.com. 2024-06-21. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
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  4. Humble, Ahmed (2024-06-23). "Jocelyn Nungaray to be laid to rest Thursday in north Houston, public invited to attend service". KPRC. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
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  6. Marley, Ronnie (2024-06-20). "JOCELYN NUNGARAY MURDER: 2 men charged in 12-year-old's death in Houston". FOX 26 Houston. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  7. "2 men accused of strangling 12-year-old in Houston are charged with capital murder". NBC News. 2024-06-22. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  8. "Cause of Death Revealed for Jocelyn Nungaray, 12-Year-Old Texas Girl Found Slain in Creek". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  9. "12-year-old girl tied up, pants taken off when she was strangled, records allege". ABC13 Houston. 2024-06-21. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  10. "One of 2 suspects in the death of Jocelyn Nungaray gets $10 million bond". CW39 Houston. 2024-06-24. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
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