After more than a decade evading justice, Arnoldo Jimenez, one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, has been captured in Monterrey, Mexico. Jimenez, 42, was apprehended on January 30, 2025, following a collaborative effort between the FBI and Mexican authorities.
Jimenez had been a fugitive since May 2012, when he allegedly murdered his wife, Estrella Carrera, just hours after their wedding. Carrera’s body was discovered in the bathtub of her Burbank, Illinois, apartment, still wearing her wedding dress. Authorities believe that Jimenez fatally stabbed her inside his vehicle, a black 2006 Maserati, before transporting her body to the apartment.
Following the crime, Jimenez fled, with his trail leading investigators through several U.S. states and into Mexico. In 2019, he was added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, becoming the 522nd person to receive this designation. The FBI had offered a reward of up to $250,000 for information leading to his capture.
The arrest of Jimenez underscores the persistent efforts of law enforcement agencies to bring fugitives to justice, regardless of the time elapsed or the distances involved. He is currently awaiting extradition to the United States, where he will face charges related to the murder of Estrella Carrera.
This case highlights the enduring commitment of the FBI and its international partners to apprehend individuals accused of heinous crimes and ensure they are held accountable.
