Illegal Migrant Charged with Murder in AOC's District Sparks Outrage
- Deiby Vidal Carrillo, an illegal migrant, allegedly killed Zoraida Leo after a confrontation in AOC's district.
- Family members are demanding transparency from local prosecutors and express anger over Carrillo's immigration status being kept hidden.
- The incident has raised significant concerns around immigration policies and enforcement by federal authorities.
In December 2023, Deiby Vidal Carrillo, a 20-year-old illegal migrant, was charged with the murder of Zoraida Leo, a naturalized U.S. citizen and mother of four, in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's district. Leo confronted Carrillo about his behavior, leading to a physical altercation that resulted in her strangulation. Family and community members held a rally after the incident, expressing frustration over the lack of transparency from local prosecutors regarding Carrillo's immigration status. They also criticized authorities for not detaining him prior to the offense due to his illegal status. Carrillo had been encountered by federal agents at the border and released, which has raised questions about immigration policies and their enforcement. He is currently held at Rikers Island with an immigration detainer filed against him.