Following the tragic murder of Maryland mother Rachel Morin, an indictment has been handed down against an illegal immigrant suspect. Former Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker weighs in on the case and the government's role in the victim's death.
A Maryland grand jury has indicted Victor Martinez Hernandez, 23, on charges of murder, rape, sex offense, and kidnapping in connection with the brutal attack and death of Rachel Morin. The indictment represents a significant milestone in the pursuit of justice for Morin and her family.
Justice for Rachel Morin: Indictment Marks Crucial Step in Holding Illegal Immigrant Responsible
Former Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker joined "Fox & Friends First" to discuss the case and its implications. Whitaker expressed concern over the Biden administration's handling of the investigation, stating that it had "dehumanized" Morin by initially failing to acknowledge her name.
"This is a family that has lost a loved one in a horrific way," Whitaker said. "They deserve to have their voices heard and to have their concerns addressed."
Justice for Rachel Morin: Indictment Marks Crucial Step in Holding Illegal Immigrant Responsible
Morin's mother, Patty, has been vocal in her criticism of the Biden administration's handling of the border crisis. She believes that lax immigration policies allowed Hernandez to enter the country and commit this heinous crime.
Hernandez, who is suspected of having gang ties, fled El Salvador in February 2023 after being linked to a murder there. He made multiple attempts to cross the border before succeeding on February 13, 2023, near El Paso, Texas.
Justice for Rachel Morin: Indictment Marks Crucial Step in Holding Illegal Immigrant Responsible
Prior to the attack on Morin, Hernandez allegedly assaulted a young girl and her mother in a Los Angeles home invasion. Prosecutors allege that he dragged Morin off a hiking trail on August 5, 2023, and inflicted more than 10 gashes on her head before strangling her to death.
Morin's body was discovered in a drainage tunnel, covered in bruises. The indictment against Hernandez is the culmination of an extensive investigation that involved DNA evidence linking him to both the Los Angeles assaults and Morin's murder.
Justice for Rachel Morin: Indictment Marks Crucial Step in Holding Illegal Immigrant Responsible
Hernandez is currently being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in Harford County Circuit Court on July 22. His court-appointed attorney has declined to comment on the case.
The indictment sends a clear message that the United States will not tolerate illegal immigration or the senseless violence that can result from it. Rachel Morin's family is now one step closer to finding justice and closure.
