President Donald Trump has strongly condemned the gruesome murder of a motel manager of Indian descent hotel manager in Texas last week.
"Enough of being lenient on these undocumented criminals is FINISHED under my administration," he emphasized in a post on his Truth Social account.
Background of the Shocking Attack
The victim, fifty years old, was reportedly attacked with a knife by his co-worker Yordanis Cobos-Martinez in front of his family after a dispute over a broken washing machine.
The suspect, who is now in jail, has been accused of first-degree murder.
Trump’s Statement
Trump vowed that Mr Cobos-Martinez "faces prosecution to the maximum of the law" and will be "charged with murder in the most severe charge."
He also targeted the current administration, saying that Mr Cobos-Martinez had been earlier detained for multiple crimes, including accused child endangerment, but was "released back into society because his home country refused to accept his return."
Immigration Status of the Suspect
According to official sources, the suspect is an undocumented immigrant with a deportation order of deportation from the US.
He was reportedly in detention at a center in Dallas but was released on an monitoring order in January after authorities "refused to accept him due to his criminal history."
Victim’s Background
The victim, who hailed from the southern Indian state of Karnataka, worked at the Downtown Suites Motel in Dallas.
He attended educational institutions in Bengaluru, India, before relocating to the US in recent years. His child just finished secondary school and is preparing to begin university.
Details of the Attack
The violent incident took place on 10 September. Police responded to a "knife attack call" and determined through investigation that the accused had cut the victim repeatedly with an blade.
ICE has placed a hold on the suspect at the local jail, where he remains in detention.
Follow-up
Nagamallaiah’s last rites were conducted on 13 September in Texas, with the presence of family and friends.
A donation drive initiated to aid his loved ones has raised over $321K so far.
