FBI 10 most wanted fugitive Arnoldo Jimenez arrested in fatal 2012 stabbing of newlywed Estrella Carrera found in Burbank bathtub

BURBANK, Ill. (WLS) — FBI Chicago announced that a man who had been wanted for years was arrested in Mexico in connection with the fatal suburban stabbing of his newlywed wife.

The victim was found stabbed to death in a bathtub and still wearing her wedding dress.

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Estrella Carrera, 26, was found dead on May 13, 2012 in the bathtub of her apartment in the 7800 block of South Rutherford in Burbank, police said.

An arrest warrant was issued for Carrera’s newlywed husband, Arnoldo Jimenez, a few days later.

Jimenez was arrested Friday in Monterrey, Mexico, FBI Chicago announced. He was on the FBI ten most wanted fugitives list.

“The FBI is extremely appreciative of the Burbank Police Department, our law enforcement partners in Mexico, and the public for their tremendous investigative efforts and collaboration in the capture of Ten Fugitive Arnoldo Jimenez,” said Douglas S. DePodesta, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Chicago Field Office in a news release. He also mentioned, “The FBI will use all of its available resources to bring criminals to justice, no matter how much time has passed, or where they may be in the world.”

“The apprehension of Arnoldo Jimenez was the result of the tireless teamwork by the FBI and Burbank Police Department,” said Deputy Chief William Casey of the Burbank Police Department in a news release. He further added, “We commend the professionalism and dedication of everyone involved in this successful operation. The FBI and Burbank Police Department remained committed to seeking justice for Estrella Carrera and her family.”

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