12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray's murder in Houston becomes central to national immigration debate
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Friday, June 28, 2024 9:34PM
Jocelyn Nungaray's murder has not only shocked Houston, but the horrific murder has become a focus of the national immigration debate.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The murder of Jocelyn Nungaray has not only shocked our city, but the horrific murder has become a focus of the national immigration debate.
Former President Donald Trump brought up the 12-year-old's murder during Thursday's presidential debate.
ABC13 confirmed he spoke with Nungaray's family before the debate.
Other Republican elected officials in our state, including Senator Ted Cruz and Governor Greg Abbott, have called for the suspects to be put to death.
Jocelyn Nungaray was found strangled to death in a north Houston creek on June 17.
https://abc13.com/post/trump-highlights-12-year-old-jocelyn-nungarays-murder/15009558/