Herlyn Barrientos, an MS-13 member, turned informant for the FBI after being charged with drug trafficking. His cooperation ultimately led to his murder, with three gang members arrested for carrying out the hit. Despite a supposed effort by the FBI to protect him, Barrientos' status as an informant was reportedly known within the gang, leading to his tragic death shortly after he reported seeing a man with a gun just before being shot. His case highlights the perils faced by informants in gang-related cases.
Barrientos was from MS-13, a group notorious for savage killings. He decided to turn on his gang and cooperate with the FBI, leading to his death.
Barrientos' deal was supposed to remain secret, but the FBI now says his status as an informant was 'widely' known, raising questions about his safety.
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