The Houston Police Department on Thursday named the child as Jocelyn Nungaray. Nungaray's body was discovered in a shallow creek around 6:15 a.m. on Monday, authorities previously said. Authorities also said two individuals were detained Thursday morning and later arrested.21 mins ago
Police identify 12-year-old girl raped, found dead in creek; 2 charged with murder
by JESSICA A. BOTELHO | The National DeskThu, June 20th 2024 at 11:52 AM
Updated Thu, June 20th 2024 at 2:26 PM

Authorities in Texas say Jocelyn Nungaray was found dead in a creek on Monday, June 17, 2024. Investigators say she was raped and strangled. Houston Police released surveillance photos showing Jocelyn's last moments alive. (Photo: Houston Police Department)
HOUSTON, Texas (TND) — Police in Texas charged two suspects with murder in connection to a 12-year-old girl who was raped, strangled to death, and later found in a creek.
The Houston Police Department on Thursday named the child as Jocelyn Nungaray. Nungaray's body was discovered in a shallow creek around 6:15 a.m. on Monday, authorities said.
"It was a horrible scene,” police said.

Authorities in Texas say Jocelyn Nungaray was found dead in a creek. Investigators say she was raped and strangled. Houston Police released surveillance photos showing Jocelyn's last moments alive. (Photo: Houston Police Department)

Authorities also said two individuals -- Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 21, and Franklin Jose Penaramos, 26 -- were detained Thursday morning and later arrested. Police previously asked the public to help them track down the pair.
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