Luis Macedo

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Luis Macedo

Luis Macedo is an American former fugitive on parole who was wanted for the murder of 15-year-old Alex Arellano in Chicago, Illinois.[1] On May 1, 2009, Arellano was beaten, shot, and set on fire by Latin Kings gang members after refusing to show a gang sign. Macedo, a member of Latin Kings, is said to have started the attack. Macedo was federally charged with fleeing to avoid prosecution. According to authorities, he was said to be living in Mexico[2] (where he was eventually apprehended) or the southeastern United States.

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Luis Macedo
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FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive
ChargesUnlawful Flight to Avoid ProsecutionFirst Degree Murder
RewardUp to $100,000
Alias"Ye-Ye", Luis Macebo, Luis M. Macedo, Louis Macedo, Louis M. Macedo, Luis M. Maczdo, Luis M. Mercado
Description
BornBetween February 3 and (1988-03-22) March 22, 1988 (age 36)[nb 1]
Illinois, United States
NationalityAmerican
Gendermale
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight130 lb (59 kg)
Status
CaughtAugust 27, 2017
Number507
Captured
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Recent events and capture

In 2016, Macedo was added to FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.[3] He was captured on August 27, 2017, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico without incident.[3]

Macedo was profiled on The Hunt with John Walsh episode '"Enemy Territory" which premiered October 15, 2017.

Notes

  1. Dates of birth used: February 3, March 2, 3, 8 and 22

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