USA: Man Wanted In 1991 Massachusetts Murder Captured On A Shrimp Farm In Guatemala 

A man who fled for being involved in 1991’s Attleboro homicide has been captured under an alias in Guatemala. He was found working operating on  a shrimp farm  in Iztapa, Guatemala.

MARIO R. GARCIA, then 19 and now 50, has been in the Massachusetts State Police Most Wanted Fugitives list since November 1991. 

The local police of Massachusetts issued a statement after capturing Garcia who tried to flee the second time by jumping into the water.

“MARIO R. GARCIA, a member of the Massachusetts State Police Most Wanted Fugitives list, was found living under an alias and operating a shrimp farm in Iztapa, Guatemala. GARCIA is wanted for the Nov. 16, 1991 stabbing homicide of Ismael Recinos-Garcia during a fight at Dean and Bank Streets in Attleboro.” — the police said.

The police Colonel said the police do not forget, has a record and an obligation to find justice for anyone who has unfairly been dealt with.

“We don’t forget, we are persistent, and we never cease in our efforts to secure justice for victims,” — Massachusetts State Police Colonel Christopher S. Mason said. 

“The fact that we were able to reach into Guatemala to hold accountable someone who committed a homicide in Massachusetts is a result of both tenacious police work and the value of our relationships with local, federal and international partners.” — he added.

Attleboro Police Chief Kyle P. Heagney paid tribute to the family of the victim who was stabbed 31 years ago.

“We are glad that the victim, Ismael Recinos-Garcia, will finally have justice be brought forth for this senseless murder,” “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones”

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