Two Men Held Over Shocking Murder of 12-Year-Old Girl in Houston
Two men have been arrested following the grim discovery of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray’s body in a Houston creek earlier this week. Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 21, and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, 26, now face capital murder charges as police step up the investigation.
Surveillance Footage Crucial in Case
Authorities revealed that CCTV footage was key in cracking the case wide open. It showed Jocelyn meeting the two suspects before the trio headed to a local convenience store. From there, they walked to a nearby bridge—where police believe the fatal attack took place.
A medical examiner confirmed Jocelyn died from strangulation. Heartbreakingly, she had reportedly snuck out of her home the night before her tragic death. It remains unclear whether she knew Martinez and Ramos, who police say were roommates.
Investigation Ongoing as Details Emerge
- Police await results of a sexual assault examination on Jocelyn’s body.
- As of Thursday, it’s unknown if the suspects have legal representation.
- Names of Martinez and Ramos were not yet listed in court or jail records.
Houston Police released surveillance images of the men on Tuesday, initially labeling them persons of interest. This move prompted the public to help identify and locate them, leading to their arrests.
The police department stresses the investigation is still active as they piece together the heartbreaking events behind Jocelyn’s death.
