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08-05-2025
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Feds hammer North Carolina illegal immigrants accused in ‘complex' kidnapping of mom, baby from home
Federal authorities have arrested and charged three illegal immigrant suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a mother and her 13-month-old baby from their home in Garner, North Carolina, on April 28. Garner officials charged Eleodoro "Leo" Estrada-Hernandez, 37; Paola Duran Duran, 25; and Miguel Angel Duran Duran, 23, with two counts of first-degree kidnapping and one count of second-degree kidnapping each. Estrada-Hernandez is also facing charges of felony firearm possession and two counts of assault by pointing a firearm. "When our partners at the Garner Police Department requested FBI assistance with a kidnapping, we surged resources from across the state in the middle of the night," Robert M. DeWitt, the FBI special agent in charge in North Carolina, said in a Wednesday statement. "Alongside local and state partners, a fast-moving and complex case unfolded. Through the combination of investigative technology, tactics, and tools, thankfully, the victims were recovered safely." The woman, baby and the woman's husband were unloading groceries on the evening of the alleged kidnapping and saw the same black Nissan Altima drive by their house multiple times, court records state. Nc Officials Capture 3Rd Suspect Days After Illegal Immigrants Kidnap Mom, Daughter At Gunpoint: Police Once the family was inside their residence, they heard a knock at the door and opened it to reveal a woman, later identified as Paola, who asked for a woman named "Maria." The victims told her there was no woman named Maria at the residence, at which point Miguel and Hernandez, both wearing ski masks, allegedly forced entry into the house. Read On The Fox News App They overpowered the victim's husband, duct-taped his hands behind his back and covered his eyes and mouth, at which point they demanded he pay $1 million, according to Justice Department documents. Nc Illegal Immigrants Kidnap Mom, Daughter At Gunpoint As Fbi Manhunt Ensues For 3Rd Suspect: Police Miguel and Paola then allegedly forced the woman and her baby out the back door of the home and into the black Nissan Altima, while Hernandez left a short time later when a different vehicle picked him up from the scene. Miguel and Paola drove the Nissan to Wake Forest. At one point during the alleged kidnapping, the suspects led the victims into a trailer that seemed unoccupied and forced the woman to bathe so she could wash evidence off her, and Miguel held her baby while she did, court documents state. While at the trailer, an Amber Alert for the two victims came through the suspects' phones, spooking them. Venezuelan Gangsters Nabbed At Northern Border Gateway By The Dozens Since Trump Inauguration "They dropped [the mother and baby] off on a dead-end dirt road surrounded by woods," a federal complaint states. "Miguel and Paola then went to their uncle's house in the Equinox. After that, Miguel dropped Paola off at her friend's house in Durham and later that day, Paola's friend dropped her back off at the Raleigh residence where she was taken into custody." The victims went to a Wake Forest home and asked for help, at which point the resident of that home called 911. Court documents allege that Hernandez was the mastermind behind the plan and offered Paola and Miguel $100,000 over four months to help him execute it. "These significant federal charges result from the prompt response of law enforcement and demonstrate the close partnership between all of the agencies involved," acting U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Bubar said in a Wednesday statement. "Investigating and prosecuting violent crimes like those alleged in the complaints will remain a top priority for our office." All three suspects face a maximum punishment of life in prison if article source: Feds hammer North Carolina illegal immigrants accused in 'complex' kidnapping of mom, baby from home
Fox News
08-05-2025
- Fox News
Feds hammer North Carolina illegal immigrants accused in ‘complex' kidnapping of mom, baby from home
Federal authorities have arrested and charged three illegal immigrant suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a mother and her 13-month-old baby from their home in Garner, North Carolina, on April 28. Garner officials charged Eleodoro "Leo" Estrada-Hernandez, 37; Paola Duran Duran, 25; and Miguel Angel Duran Duran, 23, with two counts of first-degree kidnapping and one count of second-degree kidnapping each. Estrada-Hernandez is also facing charges of felony firearm possession and two counts of assault by pointing a firearm. "When our partners at the Garner Police Department requested FBI assistance with a kidnapping, we surged resources from across the state in the middle of the night," Robert M. DeWitt, the FBI special agent in charge in North Carolina, said in a Wednesday statement. "Alongside local and state partners, a fast-moving and complex case unfolded. Through the combination of investigative technology, tactics, and tools, thankfully, the victims were recovered safely." The woman, baby and the woman's husband were unloading groceries on the evening of the alleged kidnapping and saw the same black Nissan Altima drive by their house multiple times, court records state. Once the family was inside their residence, they heard a knock at the door and opened it to reveal a woman, later identified as Paola, who asked for a woman named "Maria." The victims told her there was no woman named Maria at the residence, at which point Miguel and Hernandez, both wearing ski masks, allegedly forced entry into the house. They overpowered the victim's husband, duct-taped his hands behind his back and covered his eyes and mouth, at which point they demanded he pay $1 million, according to Justice Department documents. Miguel and Paola then allegedly forced the woman and her baby out the back door of the home and into the black Nissan Altima, while Hernandez left a short time later when a different vehicle picked him up from the scene. Miguel and Paola drove the Nissan to Wake Forest. At one point during the alleged kidnapping, the suspects led the victims into a trailer that seemed unoccupied and forced the woman to bathe so she could wash evidence off her, and Miguel held her baby while she did, court documents state. While at the trailer, an Amber Alert for the two victims came through the suspects' phones, spooking them. "They dropped [the mother and baby] off on a dead-end dirt road surrounded by woods," a federal complaint states. "Miguel and Paola then went to their uncle's house in the Equinox. After that, Miguel dropped Paola off at her friend's house in Durham and later that day, Paola's friend dropped her back off at the Raleigh residence where she was taken into custody." The victims went to a Wake Forest home and asked for help, at which point the resident of that home called 911. Court documents allege that Hernandez was the mastermind behind the plan and offered Paola and Miguel $100,000 over four months to help him execute it. "These significant federal charges result from the prompt response of law enforcement and demonstrate the close partnership between all of the agencies involved," acting U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Bubar said in a Wednesday statement. "Investigating and prosecuting violent crimes like those alleged in the complaints will remain a top priority for our office." All three suspects face a maximum punishment of life in prison if convicted.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
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NC officials capture 3rd suspect days after illegal immigrants kidnap mom, daughter at gunpoint: police
North Carolina authorities on Friday announced the arrest of a third suspect in connection with the Monday kidnapping of a mother and her toddler daughter from a Garner home. Earlier this week, Garner officials charged illegal immigrants Paola Duran Duran, 25, and Miguel Angel Duran Duran, 23, with two counts of first-degree kidnapping and one count of second-degree kidnapping. A manhunt ensued for a third suspect, Eleodoro "Leo" Estrada-Hernandez, before authorities located and arrested him on Friday. "The FBI arrested Eleodoro 'Leo' Estrada-Hernandez in connection with the kidnapping of a young mother and her baby," the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NC SBI) said Friday. "Hernandez was taken into custody by FBI Special Agents in Knightdale." Nc Illegal Immigrants Kidnap Mom, Daughter At Gunpoint As Fbi Manhunt Ensues For 3Rd Suspect: Police He is charged with two counts of first-degree kidnapping, one count of second-degree kidnapping, one count of felony firearm possession and two counts of assault by pointing a firearm. Read On The Fox News App The kidnapping occurred after the suspects allegedly demanded $1 million from the adult female victim's husband. When he refused, they allegedly restrained him with duct tape and then kidnapped his wife and their 11-month-old daughter and drove off with them in a black Nissan, according to WNCN. Venezuelan Gangsters Nabbed At Northern Border Gateway By The Dozens Since Trump Inauguration The two victims were safely recovered on Tuesday after a Wake Forest resident reported that a woman with a baby came to her home seeking help, WNCN reported, citing police. "In less than 24 hours, through incredible collaborative investigative efforts, the Garner Police Department charged and arrested two people in connection to the kidnapping. The subjects below are being held in the Wake County Detention Center," the Garner Police Department said in a news release. Violent Ms-13 Gangbangers Getting 'Desperate'; Dhs Official Credits Early Trump Action ICE detainers have reportedly been lodged against Paola and Miguel, according to WNCN. Estrada-Hernandez's immigration status is unknown. ICE did not immediately respond to a request from Fox News Digital for more information about the suspects. Multiple state, local and federal agencies were involved in the search for all three article source: NC officials capture 3rd suspect days after illegal immigrants kidnap mom, daughter at gunpoint: police
Fox News
03-05-2025
- Fox News
NC officials capture 3rd suspect days after illegal immigrants kidnap mom, daughter at gunpoint: police
North Carolina authorities on Friday announced the arrest of a third suspect in connection with the Monday kidnapping of a mother and her toddler daughter from a Garner home. Earlier this week, Garner officials charged illegal immigrants Paola Duran Duran, 25, and Miguel Angel Duran Duran, 23, with two counts of first-degree kidnapping and one count of second-degree kidnapping. A manhunt ensued for a third suspect, Eleodoro "Leo" Estrada-Hernandez, before authorities located and arrested him on Friday. "The FBI arrested Eleodoro 'Leo' Estrada-Hernandez in connection with the kidnapping of a young mother and her baby," the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NC SBI) said Friday. "Hernandez was taken into custody by FBI Special Agents in Knightdale." He is charged with two counts of first-degree kidnapping, one count of second-degree kidnapping, one count of felony firearm possession and two counts of assault by pointing a firearm. The kidnapping occurred after the suspects allegedly demanded $1 million from the adult female victim's husband. When he refused, they allegedly restrained him with duct tape and then kidnapped his wife and their 11-month-old daughter and drove off with them in a black Nissan, according to WNCN. The two victims were safely recovered on Tuesday after a Wake Forest resident reported that a woman with a baby came to her home seeking help, WNCN reported, citing police. "In less than 24 hours, through incredible collaborative investigative efforts, the Garner Police Department charged and arrested two people in connection to the kidnapping. The subjects below are being held in the Wake County Detention Center," the Garner Police Department said in a news release. ICE detainers have reportedly been lodged against Paola and Miguel, according to WNCN. Estrada-Hernandez's immigration status is unknown. ICE did not immediately respond to a request from Fox News Digital for more information about the suspects. Multiple state, local and federal agencies were involved in the search for all three suspects.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Brother and sister accused of kidnapping woman and baby daughter after family refused to give them $1m
A brother and sister are in police custody for allegedly kidnapping a mother and her baby in North Carolina after the family refused to give them $1 million, police said. Miguel Angel Duran Duran, 23, and Paola Duran Duran, 25, were arrested on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after they broke into a home in Garner and made the alleged demands. According to the Garner Police Department, three masked suspects armed with guns, two men and a woman, broke into the home of Eliuth Alejandro Martinez late Monday night. A third suspect, Eleodoro "Leo" Estrada-Hernandez, 37, remains at large, according to the FBI, who has issued a $10,000 reward for his capture. His status was not clear. When Martinez allegedly refused to hand over the money, the suspects tied him up with duct tape and kidnapped his wife, Alondra Michelle Benitez De Jesus, 26, and their 11-month-old daughter, Grecia Salome Alejandro-Benitez, and then sped off in a black Nissan Altima, police said. Early the next morning, the kidnappers released the mother and baby, who fled to a nearby home in Wake Forest where the homeowner called 911. The siblings were tracked down later that same day following a joint effort by the local police, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the FBI. They both now face two felony counts of first-degree kidnapping and one felony count of second-degree kidnapping. They appeared on video from jail Wednesday where the judge informed them that they could receive at least 231 months in prison if convicted of the charges. The siblings, who are being held on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (detainers and are believed to be Mexican citizens, were denied bond as they are considered flight risks, according to police. Estrada-Hernandez, meanwhile, has been charged with two counts of first-degree kidnapping, one count of second-degree kidnapping, one count possession of a firearm by a felon, and two counts of assault by pointing a firearm. He is described as five-foot-four, approximately 190 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. He has multiple tattoos on his forearm and was last seen wearing a red t-shirt and blue jeans. The Duran Duran siblings are expected to be back in court on May 16.
