Three Colombian Nationals Plead Guilty to Participating in Human Smuggling Event that Resulted in the Rape and Murder of Cuban Nationals
Florida – In a devastating case of human trafficking, three Colombian nationals have pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme that resulted in the rape and murder of two Cuban nationals.
Carlos Emilio Ibarguen Palacios, 27, pleaded guilty on before the Honorable Darrin P. Gayles of the Southern District of Florida to one count of conspiracy to encourage and induce aliens to come to the United States resulting in death, as well as three counts of encouraging and inducing aliens to come to the United States resulting in death and placing in jeopardy the lives of any person.
Fredis Valencia Palacios, 30, pleaded guilty on September 25, 2018, and Jhoan Stiven Carreazo Asprilla, 23, pleaded guilty on October 24, 2018, before the Honorable Jose E. Martinez of the Southern District of Florida to the same charges.
According to the court record, the three defendants, all Colombian nationals, were previously extradited to the United States in 2017 and 2018 to face these charges.
Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski stated, ‘These defendants’ depraved acts—which included sexually assaulting and murdering one victim, cutting the throat of a second, and leaving a third for dead in the ocean—underscore the dangers inherent in alien smuggling.’
The prosecution of these three smugglers from Colombia reflects the resolve to bring to justice those who exploit our immigration laws and prey upon aliens seeking to illegally enter the United States.
Defendant Information:
- Defendant: Carlos Emilio Ibarguen Palacios
- Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to encourage and induce aliens to come to the United States resulting in death, and three counts of encouraging and inducing aliens to come to the United States resulting in death and placing in jeopardy the lives of any person.
- City and State: Miami, Florida
- Exact Date: Today
- Sentence or Outcome: Pleaded guilty
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Human Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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