A man who was not supposed to be in the United States brutally murdered a Michigan woman during a drunken car robbery and left her body on a busy interstate, new reports reveal.
The body of 25-year-old Ruby Garcia was discovered on southbound Route 131 and Leonard Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan, around 11:40 p.m. Friday. She had been shot multiple times.
Police quickly arrested the suspect in the case, Brandon Ortiz Vito, 25. According to an exclusive report, midwesternerOrtiz-Vite is an illegal immigrant.
Michigan State Police confirmed a suspect is in custody, but did not provide further details about the suspect. Law enforcement may be tight-lipped about Ortiz-Vite’s immigration status, but the victim’s sister, Mavi Garcia, claims he is in the U.S. illegally.
“He is currently in custody. That’s all we know at this point. And he is/was in the country illegally,” Mavi told Midwest.a Facebook Mavi’s post claims that Ortiz-Vite is from “Durango and Puebla,” Mexico, but it is unclear how she verified this information.
Mavi Garcia declined to comment on whether the suspect and victim knew each other. “I don’t want to reveal any information about their relationship.”
Ortiz-Vito is charged with murder/field homicide, auto burglary, felonious possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a weapon, driving under the influence, and driving with a suspended or revoked license. new york post report. As of noon Tuesday, prison records He claims at least six charges, but only OWI and driving on a suspended or revoked license are listed. Ortiz-Vite’s booking information disclaimer states, “Until further notice, not all inmate information is available for viewing.”
Mavi claimed her sister loved to travel, enjoyed working at a local greenhouse and was a doting aunt to her nieces and nephews. “She lit up any room with her beautiful smile and laugh,” Mavi said.
“She will be remembered as full of life and laughter. Those who were around her will know that she was silly and made everyone laugh,” she said. continuation.
“I wish she hadn’t gone out that night.”
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