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.

Luis Macedo
FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive
ChargesUnlawful Flight to Avoid ProsecutionFirst Degree Murder
RewardUp to $100,000
Alias"Ye-Ye", Luis Macebo, Luis M. Macedo, Louis Macedo, Louis M. Macedo, Luis M. Maczdo, Luis M. Mercado
Description
BornBetween February 3 and (1988-03-22) March 22, 1988 (age 36)[nb 1]
Illinois, United States
NationalityAmerican
Gendermale
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight130 lb (59 kg)
Status
CaughtAugust 27, 2017
Number507
Captured

Recent events and capture

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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.

Notes

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  1. ^ Dates of birth used: February 3, March 2, 3, 8 and 22

References

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  1. ^ "Chicago man on FBI's 'Most Wanted' list for teen's murder arrested in Mexico". WGN-TV. 2017-08-27. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
  2. ^ "Gang Leader Fled To Mexico After Killing Boy For Not Flashing Signs: Charge". DNAinfo Chicago. Archived from the original on 2017-09-11. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
  3. ^ a b staff, Chicago Tribune. "10 Most Wanted suspect in teen's killing, burning is caught in Mexico: FBI". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
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