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Fermin Garcia-Gutierrez, a migrant man who has been deported seven times, has been charged with aggravated murder in Hamilton, Ohio. The 46-year-old, who has allegedly used multiple aliases and birth dates, has been jailed 11 times since his first arrest in 2001.
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Fermin Garcia-Gutierrez, a 46-year-old migrant man, is facing charges of aggravated murder following the discovery of a body in an alley in Hamilton, Ohio. According to Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones, Garcia-Gutierrez has entered the U.S. illegally multiple times from Mexico and has encountered the U.S. legal system several times. His first arrest dates back to 2001.
Police allege that Garcia-Gutierrez has used at least seven different names and three different birth dates. Despite being deported from the U.S. seven times, he has managed to re-enter the country and has been jailed 11 times. His current charges include an ICE detainer, weapons charges, drug possession, and obstruction.
There is ongoing debate over the responsibility of preventing individuals like Garcia-Gutierrez from entering the U.S. This involves cooperation between local law enforcement and the U.S. judicial system. Nelson Balido, chairman of the Border Commerce and Security Council, questioned why Garcia-Gutierrez was continuously jailed and released. He asked whether the judge was responsible or if ICE was not called for deportation.
Garcia-Gutierrez is currently in the Butler County Jail and is set to appear in court on Wednesday. The Hamilton Police Department and Butler County Sheriff's Office have not yet responded to requests for comment.