On May 22, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE) deported Jesús Daniel Vázquez, a 59-year-old undocumented immigrant accused of homicide in Mexico two decades ago. He was handed over at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas, where he was received by Mexican authorities.
Jesus Daniel Vazquez had been on the run since October 1, 2004, when he allegedly murdered a Mexican citizen in Hidalgo, Mexico. Since then, he had evaded authorities, living in the U.S. irregularly and undetected.
Texas investigation and arrest
The apprehension was the result of a joint effort by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) offices in Houston and Dallas.
According to ICE, in July 2024, information was received indicating that Jesus Daniel Vazquez may be residing in the Hillsboro, Texas area.
A subsequent investigation by Waco field office officials confirmed that Vazquez was living there and that there was an active arrest warrant issued by Mexican authorities.
The transfer was carried out at the Juárez-Lincoln Bridge
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On February 2, 2025, ICE, with support from the Hill County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), arrested Jesus Daniel Vazquez without incident.
The following day, he was transferred to the Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe, where he remained in custody while immigration proceedings progressed.
Deportation order
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On May 13, 2025, a Department of Justice Immigration Judge issued a formal deportation order against Jesus Daniel Vazquez.
Finally, on May 22, he was transferred to the border and handed over to Mexican authorities in compliance with the court order.
Bret Bradford, director of ERO Houston, highlighted the importance of this arrest:
“For 20 years this accused murderer evaded justice, while the victim’s family waited for answers. Thanks to the persistence of our agents, that day finally came.”
This case highlights the commitment of immigration authorities to public safety by identifying and removing individuals with serious criminal records who pose a threat.
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