Three illegal aliens from Venezuela who entered the United States under the Biden-Harris Administration, are facing capital murder charges in connection with a deadly June shooting at a Motel 6 in Garland, Texas.
They are now being held on immigration detainers for their participation in a series of robberies targeting sex workers, culminating in the killing of a 48-year-old man from Las Vegas.
Garland police confirmed the victim, Santiago Lopez Morales, died after being shot in the motel parking lot on the 12700 block of LBJ Freeway.
Police responded around 5:00 am on June 20 to reports of gunfire and found Morales suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital, where he later died.
Investigators connected the fatal shooting to an earlier aggravated robbery at the Deluxe Inn on Leon Road. This incident occurred about three hours prior. Two Hispanic males reportedly forced their way into a woman’s room. They held her at gunpoint and stole cash, jewelry, and her ID. They forced her to undress and assaulted her.
Surveillance footage confirmed the same vehicles were used in both incidents: a Toyota sedan and a gray Acura.
According to police affidavits, a witness involved in the earlier robbery informed Morales about the incident. Morales then reportedly began communicating with the suspects. He posed as a prostitute and arranged to meet them at Motel 6.
Surveillance video captured much of the interaction that followed.
Around 5:13 am, Morales, dressed in security gear, exited a pickup truck and confronted one of the suspects at the motel while pointing a firearm. A struggle began, and other suspects joined. Video shows another man emerging from the Acura and shooting Morales at close range. The suspects then fled the scene in the Acura and Toyota, as Morales lay bleeding on the pavement.
Four witnesses were seen on surveillance loitering near the scene. Police say two females exited the vehicle after the shooting, and one appeared to call 911. Officers arrived at 5:19 a.m. and began administering aid.
Detectives later arrested Yosguar Aponte Jimenez, 20, Jesus De Nazareth Bellorin-Guzman, 23, and Jose Luis Trivino-Cruz, 25. All three face capital murder charges. Additional charges include aggravated robbery and indecent assault, depending on the individual. Their bonds range from $1.5 million to over $3.2 million each.
Police indicate Jimenez confessed that the group had committed more than 25 robberies. They have been deliberately targeting prostitutes believing they were less likely to report the crimes.
Trivino-Cruz admitted to taking part in at least two additional robberies before the fatal shooting. All three suspects are currently held in the Dallas County Jail without bond due to immigration holds.
“Three depraved criminal illegal aliens from Venezuela were released into the U.S. under the Biden administration and are now facing capital murder and robbery charges for shooting and killing a man at a motel in Dallas County, Texas,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Thanks to the brave men and women of ICE law enforcement, these criminal illegal aliens’ crime spree is OVER. These vicious criminals have no place in the United States. ICE has lodged a detainer to ensure they are removed from our country after they face justice for their heinous crimes.”
• Yosguar Aponte-Jimenez crossed the southern border illegally on May 3, 2023, and was released into the U.S. by the Biden administration. Aponte-Jimenez is charged with capital murder and remains in custody.
Jose Trivino-Cruz entered the U.S. illegally unvetted via the CBP One app on October 9, 2024, and was released into the country by the Biden administration. Trivino-Cruz is charged with capital murder, aggravated robbery, and incident assault and remains in custody.
Jesus Bellorin-Guzman illegally entered the U.S. unvetted via the CBP One app on January 6, 2025, and was released into the country by the Biden administration. Bellorin-Guzman is charged with capital murder and aggravated robbery and remains in custody.
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The disgusting gift from Biden that keeps on giving, all year long. One of the reasons Momo and I left Dallas in 2009. My grandson finally had enough and left three years ago for Corpus. He says even with the gangs in CC, it’s much safer than Dallas.
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There’s some glimmerings of accountability. And iniquity on hideous display.
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So, the destitute illegal trio was driving a Toyota and an Acura.
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