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Illegal Immigrant Charged with Murder After Girlfriend's Death

3/17/2026

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Lhis Birito Costa, a 23-year-old illegal immigrant, faces murder charges for allegedly shooting Evelin Carolina Enamorado-Cisnado in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Police found Enamorado-Cisnado's decomposing body hidden in a closet during a welfare check prompted by a DoorDash driver.
Costa reportedly shot her girlfriend after learning of her involvement with another person.
She was arrested and remains in custody without bond.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed a detainer on her.

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Lhis Birito Costa, a 23-year-old illegal immigrant, faces murder charges for allegedly shooting Evelin Carolina Enamorado-Cisnado in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Police found Enamorado-Cisnado's decomposing body hidden in a closet during a welfare check prompted by a DoorDash driver.
Costa reportedly shot her girlfriend after learning of her involvement with another person.
She was arrested and remains in custody without bond.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed a detainer on her.