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Father Blames Sanctuary Policies for Daughter's Tragic Death

8/10/2025

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In January 2025, tragedy struck when 20-year-old Katie Abraham was killed in a hit-and-run by Julio Cucul Bol, a Guatemalan national allegedly intoxicated while driving. Her father, Joe, lamented that Katie's death could have been avoided with proper vetting. Bol now faces serious charges, as the Abrahams call out sanctuary policies for putting lives at risk.

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Story summary

In January 2025, tragedy struck when 20-year-old Katie Abraham was killed in a hit-and-run by Julio Cucul Bol, a Guatemalan national allegedly intoxicated while driving. Her father, Joe, lamented that Katie's death could have been avoided with proper vetting. Bol now faces serious charges, as the Abrahams call out sanctuary policies for putting lives at risk.