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Amber Alert Dad Captured in Mexico After Girlfriend's Murder

16 June 2026 17:02

A Los Angeles man accused of murdering his girlfriend and fleeing to Mexico with their 5-year-old daughter has been captured. - Ruben Fregosojuarez, 40, was taken into custody in Mexico three weeks after the killing.

- The Amber Alert was issued on May 28 after the girl was last seen with her father. - The child, Daleyza Fregoso, was found safe and is in Mexican custody.

- The suspect faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted of murder and child abuse. The LAPD confirmed the arrest and said extradition proceedings will begin.

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