Staff Reports
Open borders and chaos reign supreme as the consequences of the Biden administration’s lax immigration policies tragically unfold before our eyes. On Tuesday, Houston courthouse drama reached new heights as Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel appeared for his initial court hearing. Martinez-Rangel, alongside fellow illegal Venezuelan immigrant Franklin Peña, stands accused of the heinous murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray. Once again, the so-called compassionate immigration policies have resulted in anything but compassion.
As the 22-year-old suspect faced his first hearing, emotions boiled over in the courtroom. A member of Jocelyn’s family, overcome with grief and rage, decried Martinez-Rangel as a murderer, wishing an all-too-familiar fate upon his children. This outburst underscores the heartbreak and fury faced by American families in the wake of crimes perpetrated by illegal immigrants. Court records revealed that Nungaray, who had sneakily left her parents’ home, encountered these criminals at a convenience store. She was taken under a bridge, tied up, assaulted, and tragically strangled—details that underscore the horror inflicted upon this innocent child.
Another @JoeBiden illegal! How many people would still be alive if the border was secure in accordance with our laws?
Illegal Immigrant Charged in 12-Year-Old Girl's Death Gets Hostile Reception in First Court Appearance: 'Murderer!' via @WestJournalism https://t.co/bQVkNCmDOC
— Angry One (@AngryFromBirth) June 26, 2024
Questions swirl around the background of these men. Netizens speculate whether they have criminal histories in Venezuela, an unaddressed issue due to the lack of proper vetting processes under the current administration. It is mind-boggling how such individuals gain entry into the United States, exposing the glaring flaws in our border security. Peña, the alleged accomplice, reportedly tried to stop the assault, yet instead of alerting authorities, opted to cover up the crime. Some might call this “criminal solidarity,” but in reality, it highlights the dangers lurking within unvetted, illegal populations.
Martinez-Rangel, it was disclosed, dared to attempt altering his appearance and plot his escape in the days following Jocelyn’s murder. These actions reek of guilt and awareness of the despicable nature of the crime. Bond has been set at $10 million, but one must wonder how many more tragedies will unfold before serious actions are taken to close our borders and protect American citizens.
While Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the two men face charges of capital murder, the reluctance to pursue the death penalty remains. This stance could change based on the results of sexual assault evidence, but the hesitation speaks volumes about the priority given to victims. Waiting for lab results adds salt to the wound of a family seeking justice for their brutally taken child.
This tragic incident should serve as a clarion call for all Americans. The imaginary lines of open borders are far more than theoretical—they are a direct threat to the safety and security of every family in this nation. The heartbreak experienced by the Nungaray family could happen to anyone. Isn’t it time to reconsider who gets protected by so-called compassionate policies? The price of negligence is far too high.
