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Former Detective's Hunt Ends: Suspect Arrested in 2016 Murder

12/27/2025

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Josephine Wentzel, a former police detective, spent six years seeking Raymond McLeod, accused in Krystal Mitchell's June 2016 murder.
A tip in August 2022 led to McLeod's apprehension in El Salvador.
Wentzel aided the investigation by coordinating with authorities and using social media to gather leads.
McLeod awaits trial in San Diego, pleading not guilty to the charges.

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Story summary

Josephine Wentzel, a former police detective, spent six years seeking Raymond McLeod, accused in Krystal Mitchell's June 2016 murder.
A tip in August 2022 led to McLeod's apprehension in El Salvador.
Wentzel aided the investigation by coordinating with authorities and using social media to gather leads.
McLeod awaits trial in San Diego, pleading not guilty to the charges.