Migrant Arrested for Murder of Maryland Mom

Newly released body camera footage has documented the arrest of Victor Martinez Hernandez, the illegal migrant accused of murdering Maryland mother Rachel Morin. The footage, obtained by FOX 5 from the Tulsa Police Department, shows officers apprehending Hernandez at a bar in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler confirmed the arrest occurred shortly after a meeting with Morin's family, emphasizing the collaborative efforts of local and federal authorities in locating the suspect. Sheriff Gahler revealed that Hernandez is believed to have fled to the United States after committing a brutal murder in El Salvador in January 2023. He expressed concerns that Morin may not have been Hernandez's first victim, citing a DNA match linking him to a violent attack in Los Angeles in March 2023. This incident involved a home invasion where Hernandez allegedly assaulted a mother and her 9-year-old daughter, further establishing a pattern of violent behavior. Gahler underscored the gravity of the situation, stating that Hernandez did not migrate to the U.S. for a better life but to evade the consequences of his previous crimes. The investigation into Morin's disappearance began when she was reported missing on August 5, 2023, after failing to return from a run on a local trail in Bel Air, Maryland. In February, police released new sketches of Hernandez as part of their ongoing efforts to locate him. The case has raised significant concerns about illegal immigration and public safety, as authorities continue to piece together Hernandez's criminal history and the circumstances surrounding Morin's tragic death.