Luis Macedo Explained

Luis Macedo
Charge:Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution – First Degree Murder
Reward:Up to $100,000
Alias:"Ye-Ye", Luis Macebo, Luis M. Macedo, Louis Macedo, Louis M. Macedo, Luis M. Maczdo, Luis M. Mercado
Birth Date:Between February 3 and 22 March 1988
Birth Place:Illinois, United States
Nationality:American
Ethnicity:White (Hispanic)
Gender:male
Weight:130lb
Number:507
Caught Date:August 27, 2017
Status:Captured

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.

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chicago man on FBI's 'Most Wanted' list for teen's murder arrested in Mexico. 2017-08-27. WGN-TV. 2017-09-10.
  2. Web site: Gang Leader Fled To Mexico After Killing Boy For Not Flashing Signs: Charge. DNAinfo Chicago. 2017-09-10. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170911072635/https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170828/gage-park/man-on-fbis-most-wanted-list-for-gage-park-slaying-captured-fbi-says. 2017-09-11.
  3. News: 10 Most Wanted suspect in teen's killing, burning is caught in Mexico: FBI. staff. Chicago Tribune. chicagotribune.com. 2017-09-10. en-US.