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Texas Officials Push for Tougher Capital Murder Laws in Wake of Tragic Death of 12-Year-Old Jocelyn Nungaray

HOUSTON — In the wake of the tragic murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, two men have been arrested and charged with capital murder, prompting a heated debate over Texas’s death penalty laws. Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, 26, and Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel, 22, both Venezuelan nationals, have been accused of the brutal crime which occurred shortly after their illegal entry into the United States via El Paso. The community is reeling from the shock following the …

Community to Honor Young Jocelyn Nungaray with Funeral and Celebration of Life in Houston

Houston, Texas — The Houston community continues to mourn the tragic death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, whose life was cut short under horrifying circumstances. Her family prepares to say their final goodbye this Thursday, with a funeral service scheduled at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery and a subsequent celebration of life at Gallery Furniture. Both events are open to public attendance. Last week, the young girl was found deceased in a north Houston creek, sparking widespread sorrow …

Community Mourns and Remembers Jocelyn Nungaray at Houston Vigil

HOUSTON — In a touching display of community solidarity, hundreds gathered Friday night at a north Houston creek to honor the memory of Jocelyn Nungaray, a young girl whose life was tragically cut short. The vigil, marked by candles and tearful remembrances, drew family members, local leaders, and classmates of the 12-year-old, all united in their grief and disbelief over the circumstances of her death. Jocelyn, remembered by friends for her inclusivity and bright spirit, …

Justice Sought for Jocelyn: Houston Community Reels as Suspects Charged After Release by Border Patrol

Houston, Texas — Two Venezuelan nationals, Johan Jose Martinez Ranged, 22 and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, 26, have been charged with the capital murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, whose tragic death has captured the city’s attention. The suspects, previously apprehended and released by U.S. Border Patrol months earlier, are now held in Harris County Jail. The young girl’s life was cut short in an appalling crime when her body was found in a Greenspoint creek …