Both suspects are identified as illegal immigrants
Jocelyn Nungaray found dead after two-hour attack
One suspect claimed to have tied Jocelyn up but not killed her
Suspects allegedly stripped Jocelyn naked, bound her hands, and assaulted her
Two suspects identified as Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Peña Ramos
HOUSTON, Texas – A 12-year-old girl named Jocelyn Nungaray was lured under a bridge in Houston on June 16, 2024, where she was brutally assaulted for two hours by two illegal immigrants. According to reports from various sources, the suspects were later identified as Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Peña Ramos. The attackers allegedly stripped Jocelyn naked to the waist and bound her hands behind her back before assaulting her.
During the struggle, Jocelyn fought back against her attackers, leaving scratch and bite marks on Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel. Despite this, he admitted to tying Jocelyn up and throwing her body in a bayou but claimed he did not kill her. Franklin Jose Peña Ramos also entered the country illegally in May and was given an ankle monitor that he cut off after Jocelyn's body was found.
Jocelyn's tragic death became a flashpoint in the immigration debate, with politicians such as Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz linking it to President Biden's border policies. However, it is essential to note that these allegations have not been proven in court.
The investigation into Jocelyn's murder is ongoing, and more information may come to light as the case progresses. It is crucial for all parties involved to remain objective and allow the legal process to unfold without bias or preconceived notions.
The suspects met each other during their journey to the United States from Venezuela and later connected in Houston.
Johan Jose Rangel Martinez had marks left by Jocelyn during the attack and shaved his beard to avoid detection.
Franklin Jose Pena Ramos allegedly sent a message to his boss at a construction crew saying they had been partying the night of the killing and that someone ended up dead, and they needed money to leave town.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article contains several instances of deception. First, the author uses emotional manipulation by describing the victim as a '12-year-old Houston girl' and 'Jocelyn Nungaray, who had her whole life ahead of them.' This is intended to elicit an emotional response from readers. Second, there is selective reporting as the article only reports details that support the author's position that the suspects are illegal immigrants. The article fails to mention any context about why they were in Houston or how they came to meet each other. Third, there is sensationalism with phrases like 'allegedly killed by illegal immigrants' and 'sexually assaulted her.' These phrases are intended to grab readers' attention and create a sense of urgency. Fourth, the article implies facts without linking to peer-reviewed studies or retracted studies in regards to the suspects being illegal immigrants. Lastly, there is editorializing with phrases like 'prosecutors said Tuesday' and 'authorities allege.' These phrases indicate that the author is presenting information as fact when it may not be.
The 12-year-old Houston girl fought back against her attackers, two illegal immigrants who lured her under a bridge where they sexually assaulted her, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Both men are charged with capital murder.
Ramos told authorities he tried to convince Martinez to stop, but he allegedly refused and climbed on top of the girl and strangled her.
Fallacies
(95%)
The author makes several statements that do not contain logical fallacies. However, there are a few instances of inflammatory rhetoric and an appeal to emotion. The author writes 'Murderer!' by the stepmother and 'I hope they kill your children.' These statements are emotional appeals that do not add any logical reasoning to the article. They do not affect the overall argument or analysis of the case, but they can be considered a form of inflammatory rhetoric. The score is reduced because of these instances.
Murderer!
I hope they kill your children.
Bias
(95%)
The author uses loaded language when quoting the stepmother of the victim, who calls one of the suspects a 'murderer'. This is an example of bias as it demonstrates a clear emotional reaction and lack of impartiality towards the suspect.
Two recent Venezuelan migrants, both charged with $10 million bond, were arrested and accused of the crime.
The killings became a flashpoint in the immigration debate with Republicans and immigration opponents linking it to President Biden’s border policies.
Governor Greg Abbott urged the death penalty for the suspects and claimed Jocelyn would be alive if Biden enforced border laws.
Senator Ted Cruz and former President Donald Trump also drew a connection between the crime and Biden’s immigration policies.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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None Found At Time Of
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Fallacies
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The author presents a dichotomous depiction by implying that the crime was directly caused by President Biden's immigration policies and that stricter enforcement would have prevented the incident. Additionally, there is an appeal to authority from former President Donald J. Trump.
. . .Jocelyn “would be alive today if Biden enforced immigration laws at the border.” Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas urged the death penalty for the men charged in the killing, adding that Jocelyn “would be alive today if Biden enforced immigration laws at the border.”
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas agreed. So did former President Donald J. Trump.
Mr. Trump invoked Jocelyn’s name in a speech in Washington over the weekend, suggesting that the killing could resurface during Thursday’s presidential debate, which is expected to include immigration as a central topic.
Two illegal Venezuelan migrants, Franklin Jose Pena Ramos and Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, are accused of murdering a 12-year-old girl named Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston.
The accused men allegedly lured Jocelyn under a bridge where they stripped her naked to the waist and assaulted her for two hours.
Jocelyn’s hands were bound behind her back during the assault, and she was later strangled and dumped in a bayou.
Accuracy
Both men are charged with capital murder for Jocelyn’s death, and Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg is considering pursuing the death penalty.
Jocelyn’s family spoke out after her murder, expressing their grief and belief that she was taken advantage of by her killers.
Deception
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The article contains highly deceptive and sensationalized details about the murder of Jocelyn Nungaray by two migrants from Venezuela. The authors imply that the migrants' status as illegals is directly responsible for the crime, using inflammatory language to describe their actions. They also present unrelated incidents involving other immigrants to create a false narrative of increasing crime due to immigration.
The illegal Venezuelan migrants accused of murdering a 12-year-old Houston girl lured her under a bridge, where they stripped her naked to the waist and assaulted her for two hours...
Fallacies
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None Found At Time Of
Publication
Bias
(95%)
The article does not demonstrate any clear bias towards or against a specific political party, ideology, religion, or monetary interest. However, the authors do use language that depicts the suspects as 'illegal migrants' multiple times and describe their actions as 'taking advantage' of Jocelyn Nungaray. This could be seen as implying that immigrants are a threat and can commit heinous crimes, which could be considered a form of implicit bias against immigrants. However, this is not an explicit statement of bias and the authors do not use inflammatory or derogatory language towards immigrants as a whole.
Both suspects were seen on surveillance footage entering a 7-Eleven with Jocelyn on the night of her murder and then walking down to the bridge where the little girl's body was later found.
Jocelyn Nungaray was allegedly lured to her death by two illegal migrants from Venezuela, who were seen following her into a convenience store.
The illegal Venezuelan migrants accused of murdering Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston lured the 12-year-old girl under a bridge, where they stripped her naked to the waist and assaulted her for two hours, disturbing new court documents allege.
