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MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for 9 Attempted Murders
An MS-13 gang member who pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy has been sentenced to life in federal prison for his role in nine attempted murders, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy Cox.
Rolan Ivan Hernandez-Fuentes, a.k.a. “Tasmania,” 22, was sentenced Thursday afternoon by U.S. District Judge Jane J. Boyle. Hernandez-Fuentes and two coconspirators, Jerson Gutierrez-Ramos, a.k.a. “Sparky,” and Kevin Cruz, a.k.a. “Street Danger,” were members of the MS-13 clique “Irving Loco Salvatruchas,” or IRC, which attempted to kill nine people and extort a tenth during six violent episodes in the Dallas area in 2017.
According to plea papers, all three were required to commit acts of violence to maintain membership in MS-13, a violent transitional gang with the creed, “kill, rob, rape, control.” Hernandez-Fuentes and Gutierrez-Ramos, both El Salvadorian citizens in the U.S. illegally, admitted to participation in all six violent episodes, while Cruz admitted to participation in four.
The investigation was led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and resulted in the sentencing of Hernandez-Fuentes to life in prison, while Gutierrez-Ramos and Cruz received 40 years and 21 years imprisonment, respectively.
“Their despicable motto says it all: ‘kill, rob, rape, control,’” said U.S. Attorney Nealy Cox. “MS-13 espouses a vicious disregard for human life. When machete-wielding gang members terrorize our streets, they will be met with swift and certain justice.”
HSI Special Agent in Charge Ryan L. Spradlin added, “This life sentence also demonstrates HSI’s capabilities and resolve to dismantle these transnational criminal organizations piece by piece. We will not tolerate the presence of these vicious criminals in our communities and will continue to prioritize taking them down and putting them where they belong – behind bars!”
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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