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Fugitive wanted in California murder since 1993 extradited from Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico — A man wanted for the stabbing death of a Florida woman in 1993 has been returned to the U.S. On Friday, the Attorney General of the Republic (FGR) extradited Anselmo “A” to the United States to face charges.

In an FGR statement, the agency said that Anselmo “A” was wanted by the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Florida for first degree murder and trespassing.

“In March 1993, Anselmo “A” entered a woman’s house where he attacked her with a knife causing injuries that caused her death. He was arrested in July 2022, in Madero, Michoacán,” the agency reported.

On Friday, Anselmo “A” was transferred to the Mexico City International Airport where he was met by federal U.S. agents who escorted him back to California where he will face trespassing and first degree murder charges.