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FBI Captures Ten Most Wanted Fugitive in Mexico

1/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

The FBI announced the capture of Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a Ten Most Wanted Fugitive, in Mexico on January 17, 2026.
Castillo was wanted for the 2016 murder of his coworker, 23-year-old Sandy Ly Le, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The arrest marks the fifth capture from the Ten Most Wanted list since 2025, surpassing the prior four-year total, and authorities hope it brings solace to Le's family.

History

Historical Context

The FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list was established on March 14, 1950, following a successful publicity campaign initiated by J. Edgar Hoover and journalist William Kinsey Hutchinson. This initiative aimed to enhance the capture of dangerous criminals, leading to the apprehension of over 500 fugitives by 2020. Alejandro Rosales Castillo's recent capture in Mexico exemplifies the list's ongoing effectiveness in promoting public involvement in law enforcement.

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Story summary

The FBI announced the capture of Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a Ten Most Wanted Fugitive, in Mexico on January 17, 2026.
Castillo was wanted for the 2016 murder of his coworker, 23-year-old Sandy Ly Le, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The arrest marks the fifth capture from the Ten Most Wanted list since 2025, surpassing the prior four-year total, and authorities hope it brings solace to Le's family.

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