Gildardo Amandor-Martinez was arrested on murder and attempted rape charges this week in Morehead, Kentucky. (Rowan County Detention Center)
The outlet reported that he’s been charged with murder, first-degree assault, and first-degree attempted rape.
He attempted to enter the United States three times before successfully doing so in 2021 at the southern border, but managed to enter the U.S. as a "gotaway" at an unspecified time and location, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
During the Biden administration, there were hundreds of thousands of "known gotaways" by federal immigration authorities, including 670,674 in fiscal year 2023 alone.
TRUMP'S DHS SAYS BIDEN RELEASED 'BARBARIC' ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT NOW ACCUSED OF HEINOUS CRIME
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference where she announced that most airline passengers will no longer have to remove their shoes at security checkpoints on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Reagan National Airport in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
"We are saddened to lose one of our own today. Luis was a sweet child who worked hard to do his best everyday at school," the post stated. "We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone that loved Luis. Even though it is summertime, if a student or adult needs any assistance, our office is open each day from 8:00 to 3:00 this week where you can reach out."
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DHS says detainers are used to prevent the release of an individual behind bars before they can be transferred into the custody of federal authorities.
Jenny Frazier, communications director for the city of Morehead, told Fox News that the city is working with "state and federal partners" in the ongoing investigation.
"While it does remain an active investigation, we are pretty much directing all those specific questions concerning ICE to ICE themselves, but there is the decision on the detainer that is just at the discretion of the federal level. So the city of Moorhead is not involved with any of the enforcement," she added.
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