A Mexican national, who eluded capture for over ten years after allegedly murdering his wife on their wedding night in Illinois, has been extradited back to the United States. The FBI confirmed his return on Thursday.
Arnoldo Jimenez was brought back to the United States following his arrest on January 30, 2025. His capture was the result of a joint operation between Mexican authorities and U.S. law enforcement in Monterrey, Mexico.
Jimenez, once ranked fourth on the FBI’s list of Most Wanted fugitives, has finally been apprehended and is now set to face charges in the U.S.
Arnoldo Jimenez has been extradited back to the United States to confront allegations regarding the murder of his wife on their wedding night in 2012. (FBI)
“Thursday marks a significant achievement for [FBI Chicago] — our team has successfully extradited FBI Most Wanted fugitive Arnoldo Jimenez from Mexico,” proclaimed the FBI in a statement on X. “No amount of time or distance will deter the FBI’s relentless pursuit of justice.”
FUGITIVE ON FBI’S MOST WANTED LIST FOR KILLING HIS BRIDE IN ILLINOIS CAPTURED IN MEXICO
Arnoldo Jimenez in FBI custody upon being sent back to the United States to face charges in the 2012 slaying of his wife. (FBI)
Authorities said Jimenez killed Estrella Carrera, 26, on their wedding night. Her body was found in the bathtub of her Burbank, Illinois, apartment on May 13, 2012, less than 48 hours after the couple married.
Jimenez was charged with first-degree murder, and a state warrant was issued for his arrest on May 15, 2012. A federal warrant was issued two days later after Jimenez was charged federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the killing or a date for his first court appearance.