An escaped California inmate wanted for killing the leader of an elite Mexican police unit while on the run was arrested in Tijuana, Mexico.
Cesar Hernandez, 34, was arrested Thursday by Mexico’s State Investigation Agency.
Hernandez was being sought for his involvement in the killing of Abigail Esparza Reyes, a 33-year-old individual who headed the “Gringo Hunters,” a Mexican law enforcement group focused on apprehending American nationals who are wanted in Mexico.
Mexican officials said Cesar Hernandez is facing criminal proceedings and “his legal situation will be determined as set out by law.” (Reuters)
Prior to his escape on December 2, Hernandez was serving a sentence of 80 years to life, with the chance of parole, in California for committing a first-degree murder. His break from custody occurred while he was en route to the Kern County Superior Courthouse in Delano for a scheduled court hearing, as he managed to flee after leaping out of the vehicle transporting him.
He was held at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano before his escape. He was handed over to Kern County from Los Angeles County in 2019.
