The tragic murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston, allegedly at the hands of two Venezuelan nationals in the country illegally, has sparked a wave of support and calls for justice. Jocelyn’s grandfather, Kelvin Alvarenga, expressed gratitude to former President Trump for reaching out to the family during this difficult time.
In a recent interview with FOX 26 Houston, Alvarenga mentioned that Trump’s support meant a lot to the family, but he also emphasized that he didn’t want Jocelyn’s tragic death to be used for political gain. He wants people to remember her name and the impact she had on their lives.
The suspects, Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, are facing capital murder charges for allegedly sexually assaulting and strangling Jocelyn. The family opposes the death penalty for the suspects, preferring that they face life in prison without parole to live with the consequences of their actions.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has pledged to work on passing “Jocelyn’s Law,” which would deny bail for capital murder suspects in Texas. The family hopes that through this tragedy, Jocelyn’s dream of becoming a superstar will be realized, and her memory will live on.
As the suspects await their next court appearance in September, the community continues to rally around the Nungaray family in support.
