Killer Hunted Across Borders – Marshall Catch Up!

Luis Francisco Soriano, who allegedly murdered an entire family including his own cousin and two children aged 2 and 4, was finally captured at a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic after fleeing across international borders to escape justice.

Key Takeaways

• Luis Francisco Soriano was arrested in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic after fleeing the U.S. following the brutal murder of a family of four, including two young children.
• Soriano and his brother Julio Cesar Pimentel-Soriano allegedly killed their own cousin Fraime Ubaldo, his partner Marangely Moreno Santiago, and their children Evangeline and Sebastián in August 2024.
• The fugitive initially escaped to Puerto Rico before fleeing to the Dominican Republic, where he was working at a hotel call center when apprehended.
• U.S. Marshals collaborated with Dominican authorities in an international manhunt that highlights the flaws in our immigration and border security systems.
• Both suspects face multiple charges including murder, burglary, kidnapping, and arson; Pimentel-Soriano is also wanted for a 2019 murder in the Dominican Republic.

International Manhunt Ends in Dominican Luxury Resort

An extensive international manhunt has finally concluded with the capture of Luis Francisco Soriano, the second suspect in a horrific quadruple homicide that claimed the lives of an entire family in Irondequoit, New York. Soriano, also known as Jefry Yevo, was apprehended in Punta Cana, a popular vacation destination in the Dominican Republic, where he had been hiding in plain sight while working at a hotel call center. His capture marks the end of a months-long pursuit after the August 31 murders that shocked communities across multiple countries and raised serious questions about America’s porous borders.

The crimes Soriano is accused of are particularly disturbing. Authorities allege that he and his brother, Julio Cesar Pimentel-Soriano, murdered their own cousin, Fraime Ubaldo, along with Ubaldo’s partner, Marangely Moreno Santiago, and the couple’s two young children, Evangeline and Sebastián, aged just 2 and 4 years old. After the killings, the suspects allegedly set fire to the family’s home in an apparent attempt to cover up their crimes. The fact that Soriano was able to escape the country after committing such heinous acts demonstrates the dangerous gaps in our immigration enforcement and border security systems.

Flight Across Borders Exposes Security Failures

Following the murders, Soriano orchestrated a calculated escape plan that took him first to Puerto Rico and then to the Dominican Republic. His ability to cross borders unimpeded despite being wanted for four murders raises alarming questions about the effectiveness of our border security measures. Julio Cesar Pimentel-Soriano was apprehended shortly after the killings and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He is currently being held without bail and is also wanted for a separate 2019 murder in the Dominican Republic, suggesting a pattern of violent behavior that was allowed to continue due to lax immigration enforcement.

“Without a doubt, this is an exceptional job by the Deputy U.S. Marshals of the U.S. Marshals Service, both nationally and internationally. It is truly worthy of recognition, and our communities should feel reassured knowing that this fugitive has been captured and will face justice,” said Wilmer Ocasio-Ibarra

While the successful capture of Soriano is certainly commendable, the fact that he was able to flee in the first place highlights the ongoing crisis at our borders. Had proper security measures been in place, this dangerous fugitive might not have been able to escape American jurisdiction after allegedly committing such brutal crimes. The case serves as yet another example of how our current immigration and border policies continue to put Americans at risk while allowing criminals to exploit the system to evade justice.

Justice Delayed but Not Denied

The U.S. Marshals Service, working in close cooperation with Dominican authorities, finally tracked down Soriano at his workplace. He was arrested “without incident after he completed his shift at the hotel’s call center,” according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Soriano now faces extradition back to the United States where he will answer for his alleged crimes, including four counts of second-degree murder, as well as burglary, kidnapping, arson, and additional drug charges. The extradition process serves as another reminder of the costly and time-consuming consequences of allowing criminals to escape across international borders.

“Every case is important to us, but this one not only deeply impacted our communities in New York and Puerto Rico, it shook our entire nation. The horrific nature of this crime, which resulted in the tragic death of a family, including two innocent children, rocked the very foundation of our society governed by law and order,” said Wilmer Ocasio-Ibarra

While law enforcement officials celebrate this capture, the fact remains that four innocent lives were lost, including two young children who had their entire futures ahead of them. Had our immigration system been properly functioning and our borders adequately secured, perhaps Soriano’s brother might have been deported for his previous criminal activities before this tragedy occurred. Instead, American taxpayers will now foot the bill for the expensive process of extradition, prosecution, and incarceration for crimes that might have been prevented through proper immigration enforcement and border security.