Jesus Roberto Munguia
| Jesus Roberto Munguia | |
|---|---|
| FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive | |
| Charges | |
| Reward | $100,000 |
| Description | |
| Born | August 13, 1976 United States |
| Died | June 2021 |
| Spouse | Cinthia Munguia |
| Children | 4 |
| Status | |
| Status | Deceased |
| Added | November 13, 2017 |
| Caught | February 15, 2018 |
| Number | 517 |
| Captured | |
Jesus Roberto Munguia (August 13, 1976 – June 2021) was an American fugitive who was added to the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on November 13, 2017.[1] In connection with the 2008 killing of his estranged wife, Cinthia Munguia, in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to authorities, the victim was restrained using seat belts and jumper cables before being fatally assaulted with a blunt object. At the time, Munguia was believed to have associations with the TEPA 13 gang.[2]
Following the incident, he fled to Mexico, where he remained for nearly a decade. Munguia was apprehended on February 15, 2018. He died in custody in June 2021, prior to standing trial.
Early life
Jesus Roberto Munguia was born in the Los Angeles, United States, He became involved with gang activity at a young age, affiliating with the TEPA 13 gang, which has ties to criminal operations in California and Nevada.[3]
Murder of Cinthia Munguia
On July 2, 2008, Munguia was involved in the premeditated killing of his estranged wife, Cinthia Munguia, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The incident occurred following the couple’s separation, which was reportedly due to allegations of infidelity.[2]
According to investigators, prior to the incident, Munguia confined their four children, who were between the ages of 6 and 12, inside their residence. He then abducted Cinthia and restrained her in a vehicle using seat belts and jumper cables.[4] She was fatally assaulted with a blunt object, and her body was later recovered. The case led to a nationwide search for Munguia.[5][6]
FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive
Munguia evaded authorities for nearly a decade, fleeing to Mexico shortly after the murder. On November 13, 2017, he was added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.[7][8] Law enforcement described him as armed and dangerous, and the FBI offered a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to his capture.[9][10]
Capture and death
On February 15, 2018, Munguia was captured in Mexico following an international manhunt coordinated by U.S. and Mexican authorities.[11][12]
In June 2021, Munguia died while in custody. Details surrounding his death were not widely released. His death occurred before he could be tried in court, concluding the legal proceedings related to the case.[13]
References
- ^ Press • •, Associated (November 13, 2017). "FBI Names Las Vegas Slaying Fugitive to Nation's Top 10 List". NBC Los Angeles. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ a b Staff • •, NBC 7 (November 14, 2017). "Gang Member Accused of Killing Wife Added to FBI's '10 Most Wanted Fugitives' List". NBC 7 San Diego. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
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- ^ "Local ties for fugitive on FBI's Ten Most Wanted". KERO 23 ABC News Bakersfield. November 14, 2017. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ "Her mom was beaten to death. Now the FBI has put her dad on its 'Ten Most Wanted Fugitives' list". Los Angeles Times. November 14, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Wilcox, John Treanor & Christy (November 13, 2017). "FBI: Man wanted for murdering wife in Las Vegas arrested". KSNV. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ "Wanted by the FBI: Top Ten Fugitive Jesus Roberto Munguia". Federal Bureau of Investigation. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ "FBI 10 Most Wanted: The worst criminals". Sky News. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ "Suspect in vicious Las Vegas slaying enters FBI's top 10 most wanted; $100,000 reward". St. George News. November 13, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ "FBI adds man who killed wife in Las Vegas to 'Most Wanted' list". Las Vegas Review-Journal. November 14, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ "Fugitive on FBI's 10 most wanted list captured in Mexico". Associated Press. February 16, 2018. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ "Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Jesus Roberto Munguia Apprehended — FBI". www.fbi.gov. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ "Alleged Las Vegas killer who was on FBI most wanted list dies". Las Vegas Review-Journal. September 30, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2024.