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Mexico Arrests Fugitive Charged in 1996 Fort Worth Killing

8/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Mexican authorities arrested 48-year-old Maria Narez on Saturday, ending a 30-year fugitive run after she was charged with killing her 3-year-old daughter.
Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office will seek extradition to Texas for a capital murder charge linked to the November 1996 Fort Worth killing.
The capture resulted from a joint effort by Mexico Interpol, the U.S. Marshals Service’s Mexico office, Homeland Security and the Justice Department’s International Affairs office.

History

Historical Context

The 22 February 2014 arrest of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, announced by President Enrique Peña Nieto and lauded by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, showcased a joint effort by Mexico’s Federal Police, SEDENA, SEMAR, the PGR and Interpol. That precedent enabled Mexican, U.S. Marshals and Homeland Security agents to capture fugitive Maria Narez, reinforcing binational resolve against long-term fugitives.

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Story summary

Mexican authorities arrested 48-year-old Maria Narez on Saturday, ending a 30-year fugitive run after she was charged with killing her 3-year-old daughter.
Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office will seek extradition to Texas for a capital murder charge linked to the November 1996 Fort Worth killing.
The capture resulted from a joint effort by Mexico Interpol, the U.S. Marshals Service’s Mexico office, Homeland Security and the Justice Department’s International Affairs office.

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