Latest news with #MiaCampos
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man suspected of strangling pregnant teen girlfriend to death release on bond for the second time
A man suspected of strangling his pregnant teenage girlfriend to death has been released on bond for a second time after new charges were filed against him in relation to the alleged murder. Jesus Munroy, then 20, allegedly killed 16-year-old Mia Campos, who was seven months pregnant with his child, last August, according to local reports. Campos' body was found in a wooded area near her home in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Florida Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend, Staging Murder Scene While Children Slept: Police He was initially charged with murder, and granted a $50,000 bond on the condition that he remained on house arrest and wore a GPS ankle monitor. In February, he was charged with statutory rape, child molestation and enticing a child for indecent purposes, after prosecutors uncovered new evidence. Friday morning, a judge ruled that Munroy could leave jail on a $150,000 bond, and that the rest of the bond conditions remain in place. Read On The Fox News App Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson released a statement after the ruling. North Carolina Woman Allegedly Murdered Green Beret Husband, Concealed His Death: Officials "As a result of Defendant being granted bond again, even with additional charges, the District Attorney's Office will continue to fight to bring justice and accountability to the Defendant because of the heinous offense of killing a pregnant teenaged mother, and her child," she said. "We do not agree with the granting of bond in such cases as this, but we present the issues to the Court, and the Court, gives her ruling. We assure the family that the District Attorney's Office will fight and achieve justice in this case."Original article source: Man suspected of strangling pregnant teen girlfriend to death release on bond for the second time
Fox News
04-04-2025
- Fox News
Man suspected of strangling pregnant teen girlfriend to death release on bond for the second time
A man suspected of strangling his pregnant teenage girlfriend to death has been released on bond for a second time after new charges were filed against him in relation to the alleged murder. Jesus Munroy, then 20, allegedly killed 16-year-old Mia Campos, who was seven months pregnant with his child, last August, according to local reports. Campos' body was found in a wooded area near her home in Gwinnett County, Georgia. He was initially charged with murder, and granted a $50,000 bond on the condition that he remained on house arrest and wore a GPS ankle monitor. In February, he was charged with statutory rape, child molestation and enticing a child for indecent purposes, after prosecutors uncovered new evidence. Friday morning, a judge ruled that Munroy could leave jail on a $150,000 bond, and that the rest of the bond conditions remain in place. Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson released a statement after the ruling. "As a result of Defendant being granted bond again, even with additional charges, the District Attorney's Office will continue to fight to bring justice and accountability to the Defendant because of the heinous offense of killing a pregnant teenaged mother, and her child," she said. "We do not agree with the granting of bond in such cases as this, but we present the issues to the Court, and the Court, gives her ruling. We assure the family that the District Attorney's Office will fight and achieve justice in this case."
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect in 16-year-old's murder is back in jail. Her father says he's now waiting for justice
Gwinnett County police have filed new charges against a man accused of killing a pregnant 16-year-old. Mia Campos was killed in July 2024. Police arrested and charged her ex-boyfriend, Jesus Monroy, with her murder. Now months after a judge granted him bond, Monroy is now charged with statutory rape and child molestation. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Channel 2′s Michael Doudna spoke with Campos' family after Monroy was taken back to jail. 'My soul is not the same. My mind is not the same,' Edward Campos said. Seven months after his daughter's murder, Edward Campos is still left with an empty spot in his home and his heart. 'It's still hard for me because whenever I come home from work, I still see her walking,' he said. On July 14, 2024, Mia Campos told her family that she was going to meet the father of her unborn child. She never returned home. Hours later, Campos' family found her body in a wooded area. Police arrested Monroy for allegedly lying to officers during the investigation and then upgraded the charge to murder. TRENDING STORIES: Woman describes moment tree fell on her home, killed her husband Family of teacher who vanished on Lake Oconee releases statement Dogs attack 11-year-old, brother jumps in to help him: 'I didn't care if they bit me' In August, a judge grant Monroy a $50,000 bond and allowed him to go home to his family. But on Thursday, Gwinnett County police filed new charges. Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office says its special victims unit uncovered new evidence in the case that led to the statutory rape and child molestation charges. With the new charges, Monroy will need another bond hearing if he wants to get back out of jail. Campos family told Doudna that they will continue their push for justice. They hope someone is held responsible for the death of Mia and her unborn son. 'He needs to be prepared because justice is coming,' her father said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
