Infamous Mexican drug kingpins, including Kiki Camarena's killer, extradited to Brooklyn federal court after decades on the run | amNewYork
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Rafael Caro Quintero, responsible for the 1974 kidnapping and murder of DEA agent Enrique Kiki Camarena, has been arrested after nearly a decade of evasion in Mexico. Quintero was extradited to the U.S. following a press conference by the DEA, emphasizing their commitment to justice for Camarena, who had a significant impact on combating drug cartels. After serving 28 years of a 40-year sentence, Quintero's release in 2013 sparked controversy due to claims of a flawed trial. The FBI recognized him as a dangerous fugitive, placing a $20 million bounty on his capture.
Rafael Caro Quintero, who kidnapped and murdered DEA agent Enrique Kiki Camarena in 1974, has been captured after years on the run, highlighting the agency's determination to seek justice.
Quintero's release in 2013 was controversial as a judge deemed his trial flawed, yet he remained a significant figure in drug trafficking, wanted by the FBI with a $20 million bounty.
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