Finally, Respondent filed FINDINGS OF MEXICAN LAW EXPERT RODOLFO GASTELUM PEREZ RE: ABSENCE OF PROBABLE CAUSE; SYNOPSIS; AND CURRICULUM VITAE which asserted procedural, substantive and constitutional infirmities under Mexican law in the extradition request and in the arrest warrant. Ms tarde contactaron a Alfredo Hodoyan Palacios, quien era hijo de un empresario acaudalado de la ciudad. In that statement, Cruz was noted to have suffered multiple burns which were attributed to an incident several days before when he was inspecting the exhaust pipe of a vehicle. Valdez _ the godfather of one of the Arellanos children _ was arrested in September in Coronado, Calif. An extradition hearing began Thursday for Valdez and another man. Respondent was identified in statements of alleged co-conspirators Fausto Soto Miller, aka "Joel Fierro," "El Chef" or "El Cocinero" (hereinafter "Soto");[22] Cruz; Gilberto Vasquez Culebro, aka "El Gorras" or "El Cachuchas" (hereinafter "Vasquez"); as well as witnesses, Alejandro Enrique Hodoyan Palacios, (hereinafter "Alejandro"); and, Gustavo Miranda Santacruz, (hereinafter "Miranda") with involvement in a host of criminal activities on behalf of the Arellano Felix organization and in particular with the shooting of Gallardo and Sanchez. Alejandro's statement, at page 13, implicates Respondent[47] in the murder. 253 (1910); Rice v. Ames,180 U.S. 371, 21 S. Ct. 406, 45 L. Ed. The interests of Mexico were represented by the United States through the United States Department of Justice, by United States Attorney Alan D. Bersin and Assistant United States Attorney Gonzalo P. Curiel. Miranda added that the motivation for assassination was that Gallardo had threatened Gabriel Valdez Mainero (Emilio Valdez Mainero's brother) with a firearm.[26]. Fabin Martnez remplaz en el cargo a Emilio Valdez Mainero, El CP, y adems compadre de Ramn Arellano Flix, luego que aqul fue arrestado en 1996 en San Diego, California, y condenado a 30 aos de prisin por delitos relacionados con trfico de cocana y herona hacia Estados Unidos. The evidence tying Valdez to the murder of Gallardo and Sanchez itself, given the numbers of other individuals involved, supports the criminal association charge. In fact, Respondent urges the Court to dismiss this proceeding stating that the Mexican Attorney General's office held back these statements because of their negative impact on the probable cause analysis. Respondent does not dispute that the Treaty requirements have been met with regard to these items with three exceptions. The murder and conspiracy offenses, above described, survive the Respondent's challenge. 290 Brought to you by Free Law Project, . [9] See ORDER DIRECTING THE FILING OF ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE filed October 23, 1997 (Docket No. When the two cars arrived at the Holiday Inn in Toluca, Valdez got out of the white Volkswagen and told Contreras, "Be, cautious, wait for me here and when you see us going out from the parking lot in the white Volkswagen, you should form a `wall' so that we cannot be followed.". We will gather for a memorial service and viewing at 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2019 followed by a visitation at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Equihua had been close to a witness in the drug-related cases of Alfredo Hodoyan and Emilio Valdez Mainero, which were due to be heard in San Diego courts. California. Fausto Soto Miller presented At approximately 9:30 p.m. Valdez and Martinez encountered Gallardo whom Valdez planned to assassinate. Este es el miembro del Crtel Tijuana que interpreta Bad Bunny en These questions cannot be answered within the narrow confines of an extradition proceeding and would be most properly addressed by the Secretary of State and/or the Court in Mexico on a trial on the merits. [33] As such, it is argued that the statements were not credible, nor should they support extradition in this case. Appellant then filed a writ of habeas corpus with the district court. There is no evidence to suggest that the United States no longer honors the treaty or that its purpose and intent are no longer served. 896 (S.D.Cal.1993). Court documents say the threat against assistant U.S. Atty. Quines son los narcojuniors de Narcos Mxico en la vida real [3] See Memorandum Decision Denying Bail Pending Extradition Proceedings filed 10/21/96 (Docket No. 534 (1902). 777 (N.D.Cal.1985). El recordado criminal perteneca a los Narcojuniors, una clula del crtel de Tijuana que sale a relucir en la nueva temporada de la serie de Netflix. 371. The . [16] Habeas corpus was subsequently granted, Kin-Hong v. United States,957 F. Supp. Appellant asked the Court of Appeals to stop his extradition because he had been convicted in absentia in Italy and, therefore, would be imprisoned without trial, be unable to confront his accusers and would not be able to conduct a defense. For this reason, Respondent's challenge in this regard is denied. Mexico Wins Extradition of Two Defendants From U.S. for Drug-Killing The analysis is also unnecessary in light of the Ninth Circuit order of October 2, 1997 ordering an en banc hearing in the case. The recantations are little more than self-serving declarations at the time of "arraignment" on the charges based upon the statements given to the federal prosecutor. Hearsay evidence is admissible on behalf of the Respondent to establish the "obliteration" of probable cause. The case against the juniors spilled into U.S. courts after the Sept. 30 arrest of Emilio Valdez Mainero, 32, the baby-faced son of a deceased Tijuana colonel. *291 Michael Pancer, Law Office of Michael Pancer, San Diego, CA, for Emilio Valdez Mainero. The contours do not lend themselves, nor invite the type of inquiry required to evaluate the humanitarian concerns of the magnitude suggested by Respondent. It was not until October 2, 1996 that Soto described the alleged torture to the judge in Mexico. 029n1est - La Jornada It is also notable, that the sum total of the evidence showed Alejandro's Declaration regarding torture and abuse to be contrived in its derivation. The court has jurisdiction over the Respondents if they are before the court. Emilio Valdez Mainero and Alfredo Hodoyan were linked to the Arellano Felix drug organization, which controls the lucrative drug corridor from Baja California into the United States. [21] This evidence is certified by the principle diplomatic or counsular officer of the United States in Mexico and is received into evidence pursuant Article 10(6) of the Treaty and 18 U.S.C. According to the allegations, earlier on April 9, 1996, Valdez, Martinez, and Isaac Contreras Ayala, aka "Calaco", (hereinafter "Contreras") were awaiting the arrival of Gerardo Cruz Pacheco, aka "Capitan", (hereinafter "Cruz") at the Glorieta del Angel. Mr. Vasquez testified based upon his acquaintance and interaction with Respondent and his involvement in the events he describes. Neely v. Henkel,180 U.S. 109, 21 S. Ct. 302, 45 L. Ed. In this regard, statements characterized as "recantations" were offered by Cruz, Soto and Hodoyan. When they reached Toluca, Valdez and Martinez stopped to make several telephone calls, at approximately 9:00 p.m. [41] The statement of Francisco Cabrera Castro, aka "Piedras" is offered in the Extradition of Alejandro Hodoyan Palacios, 96mg1828 AJB. Tras 20 aos en prisn "El Lobo" Hodoyn del Crtel Arellano Flix The witnesses all identify Respondent as the perpetrator in these regards. The extradition request and supporting documents are admitted into evidence during the hearing and the post hearing submissions are properly authenticated or otherwise admissible within the discretion of the Court. [30] Respondent's Exhibits H, I and J, respectively, docket No. Concerning the murder and firearms charge, it is alleged that on April 9, 1996, at approximately 9:30 p.m., in the restaurant at the Holiday Inn in Toluca, Mexico, Jesus Gallardo Vigil, aka "El Bebe", (hereinafter "Gallardo"), and Jesus Sanchez Angulo (hereinafter "Sanchez") were shot and killed by Respondent and Fabian Martinez Gonzalez, aka "Tiburon", (hereinafter "Martinez"). The statement by Cruz to the federal prosecutor did indicate that Cruz had suffered recent physical injury. The Supplemental Complaint charged Respondent with criminal association under Article 164, paragraph 1 and Article 13, section 2 of the Penal Code for the Federal District. (4) Preparatory Statement of October 2, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. before the District Judge of the Federal Criminal Proceedings in the State of Mexico, at the Federal Center for Social Rehabilitation Number 1, in Judicial Proceedings Courtroom Number One. Judge Attacked By Trump Has Long History of Serving His Country [10] The firearms charge initially asserted by Mexico and related to the events on or about April 13, 1994 appears to have been abandoned. Matter of Extradition of Koskotas, 127 F.R.D. Again, no more precise recantation of the specific events exists. Only the criminal association (conspiracy) and murder charges satisfy the dual criminality requirement for extradition. ), affirmed as modified, 478 F.2d 894 (2d Cir.1973) the court stated in part: The magistrate judge conducting the extradition proceeding has wide latitude in admitting evidence. narcoseries Netflix. Arnbjornsdottir-Mendler v. United States, 721 F.2d 679, 683 (9th Cir. The March 3, 1997 date is taken from the first line of the document. [13] The diplomatic note related to the initial firearms charge[14] and the criminal association charge. EMILIO VALDEZ MAINERO was represented by retained counsel Michael Pancer. Under United States law, a conspiracy is an agreement among two or more persons to commit a crime. [6] The Court also directed the United States to request from Mexico, a signed statement of Seargent Ruiz and evidence of all dates of arrest after September 1, 1996 of witnesses Soto, Alejandro Hodoyan, Francisco Cabrera Castro and Gerardo Cruz Pacheco.[7]. El cantante interpreta a Arturo "Kitty" Paez, un sanguinario pero muy snob criminal . The purported March 3, 1997 declaration of Alejandro is false and its manner of production and presentation erode any potential reliability. 25. "Narcos Mxico" temporada 3: las historias reales de los narcojuniors According to statements filed in federal court in San Diego, Ibarras assassination Sept. 14 was committed by members of the Arellano Felix drug organization and coordinated by the attorney general of Baja California. Respondent's reliance upon Article 11, Paragraph 3, is misplaced. "The Secretary of State has sole discretion to refuse extradition on humanitarian grounds because of the procedures or treatment that await the surrendered fugitive." I Background. ("Miranda") In his November 19, 1996 declaration, Miranda states that he knows the Arellano Felix brothers. Respondent's objections to this evidence and his explanatory evidence have already been addressed, and rejected. Matter of Extradition of Mainero, 990 F. Supp. 1208 (S.D. Cal. 1997) La pequea y poco conocida . A great number of questions exist, and many questions remain unanswered in this case. These offenses are extraditable offenses under the extradition treaty between Mexico and the United States. The contours of the extradition proceeding were shaped by the Treaty and statute. Twenty-eight days after he took office, Ibarra, along with two government agents and a taxi driver, was gunned down in a cab outside Mexico Citys airport. This is defined as an individual who is a member of a group or gang of three or more persons whose purpose is to carry out criminal activity (Article 164). Id. Mexico), they could have easily added that provision. No further "recantation" exists, although he does "appeal that accusation" (the charges brought against him are on the basis of the statements). Mexican Tale: Drugs, Crime, Torture and the U.S. A certified copy of the extradition Treaty between the United States of America and Mexico of May 4, 1978 *1217 (TIAS 9656) was submitted by the United States in support of its position that the Treaty is presently in full force and effect. In Zanazanian, the Ninth Circuit held that police reports which summarize the statements of witnesses are competent evidence, *1227 even though the same documents would be inadmissible hearsay in other contexts. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for Emilio Valdez. 5.1 is without authority and is unavailable in any event under prevailing authority. 3184, et seq., the United States issued a provisional arrest warrant for the Respondent, signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony J. Battaglia on September 30, 1996. This evidence is clearly contradictory and inadmissible under Collins v. Loisel,259 U.S. 309, 315-317, 42 S. Ct. 469, 66 L. Ed. The Second Circuit affirmed the denial of the habeas corpus petition. In Emami v. United States, 834 F.2d 1444 (9th Cir.1987), Emami contended that Germany had presented no competent evidence upon which the district court could make a finding of extraditability because Germany relied on facts which prosecutor Keller related in his affidavit which consisted solely of inadmissible hearsay statements made by Emami's former patients and employees. Soto acknowledges having signed the statement as well as affixing his fingerprints. Oen Yin-Choy v. Robinson, 858 F.2d 1400, 1407 (9th Cir.1988). 28). 1274 (1913); Glucksman v. Henkel,221 U.S. 508, 512, 31 S. Ct. 704, 55 L. Ed. The Federal Rules of Evidence and of Criminal Procedure do not apply to an extradition hearing. The holding in Gallina, however, offers no support for Valdez' claim. Defendant Emilio Valdez-Mainero, represented by the Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., seeks a 73 month reduction in his sentence on the basis of Amendment 782 to the Sentencing Guidelines which revised the Drug Quantity Table in U.S.S.G. This issue was not challenged by the Respondent. It is also alleged that Respondent was in charge of cocaine and marijuana shipments for the AFO and as a leading member of the organization, was responsible for assigning code names to the other members. While Ruiz provides no direct account of any torture, this information supports a finding that Alejandro was "in custody"[43] along with others and supports an argument that extended detention was involved in the handling of the witnesses by Mexico. The Ninth Circuit held that "[t]his contention lacks merit because under general extradition of the United States and under the provisions of Treaty, the hearsay statements Keller summarized in his affidavit are competent evidence." January 1997: Hodin Gutierrez Rico, a . "Chef" ("Soto") In his September 27, 1996 declaration before an agent of the Mexican Federal Public Prosecutor, Soto recalled an incident in which Valdez, Ramon Arellano Felix and other members of his organization met at a house rented by Valdez in Mexico City. Emilio Valdez Mainero was a boyhood buddy Mr. Hodoyan chose years later to be the godfather at his first daughter's baptism. Miranda also stated that in 1992, Valdez was in charge of cocaine trafficking, and that later, Valdez trafficked in 200 to 400 kilogram shipments of marijuana for the AFO. These issues were analyzed under that premise. 5.1 is denied. 611 (S.D.N.Y.1985). EMILIO VALDEZ MAINERO (hereinafter "Valdez" or "Respondent")[1] is accused by Mexico of having been involved with or committing various crimes in violation of Mexican laws. The United States has filed videotapes of Alejandro's November 30, 1996 deposition. 96-1828 M, in The Matter of the Extradition of Alejandro Hodoyan Palacios, Docket No. As to item 7, the sufficiency of the evidence, Respondent contends that the probable cause element has not been met and, therefore, there is no justification for his apprehension and commitment for extradition to Mexico. You're all set! Criminal activity is defined as those who agree to or plan the crime, commit the crime themselves and/or commit the crime jointly with others (Article 13, Sections 1 through 3, inclusive). Miranda also identifies Respondent as the person depicted in various photographs reference as numbers 53, 54, 55, 73 and 74. Jhirad v. Ferrandina, 536 F.2d 478 (2d Cir.1976). The "recantations" from Cruz and Soto are in the form of testimony before a judge of the First District of Federal Criminal Proceedings in the State of Mexico. Background. It is alleged that Respondent was involved in criminal activities within the Arellano-Felix drug trafficking organization (hereinafter AFO). Mxico, DF - Era el nico de los altos mandos de los Arellano Flix a quien . The Court is sensitive to the practical and legal limitations on Respondent's ability to challenge the evidence in the extradition proceeding. at 1450-1451. EMILIO VALDEZ MAINERO (hereinafter "Valdez" or "Respondent") 1 is accused by Mexico of having been involved with or committing various crimes in violation of . 448 (1901). 1996) on CaseMine. 33) which is similarly denied for the reasons stated. Mexico does acknowledge that there is an investigation ongoing concerning the actions of General Rebollo and his associates, and that the investigations include the "possible" unlawful detention of suspects. The complaint . Mr. Valdez was referred to as "El Cabezon", "C.P. These declarations bear even greater indicia of competency than the police reports accepted as competent evidence in Zanazanian. The United States filed certified documents in support of the extradition request at various times, the first of which was on December 4, 1996. There, Valdez told the group, "`The Baby' paid me off. The Republic of Mexico seeks to extradite Valdez to answer the following charges: (1) Carrying a firearm exclusive to the Army, Navy and Air Force on or about April 9, 1996 in violation of Article 83, Section II, in accordance with Article 11, Section (b), of the Federal Law of Mexico on Weapons and Explosives;[10]. Cartel May Have Targeted U.S. Prosecutor - Los Angeles Times These individuals left his home the following day for Mexico City in a light grey Spirit automobile. Tijuana Cartel Escalates Violence Along Border (2) A Preparatory Statement of October 13, 1996, at 7:50 p.m. made before the First District Judge of Federal Criminal Proceedings in the State of Mexico, at the Federal Center for Social Rehabilitation Number 1, in Judicial Proceedings Courtroom Number One. [18] In the original request, Mexico sought extradition on the firearm offense related to events and circumstances alleged to have occurred on April 13, 1994. En una de esas fiestas fue que conocieron a Emilio Valdez Mainero, quien era hijo de un coronel que fue . Otro de los reclutados fue Alfredo Hodoyan Palacios, quien era hijo de un empresario prominente en Tijuana. El Lobo was captured in the United States together with Emilio Valdez Mainero "El Radioloco", they were extradited to Mexico in January of 1998 and also sent to Altiplano at Almoloya de Juarez. [43] The balance of the evidence, as noted, does not lead to the conclusion that Alejandro was under duress, nor, that the November 30, 1996 deposition is unreliable. Emilio Valdez Mainero (Valdez) and Alfredo Hodoyan Palacios (Hodoyan) were certified as extraditable to Mexico on charges of murder and criminal association with the Arellano Felix drug trafficking organization (AFO). 672, 685 (S.D.N.Y.1978), aff'd, 619 F.2d 167 (2d Cir.1980), citing Collins, supra, 259 U.S. at 316. Mexican Tale: Drugs, Crime, Torture and the U.S. Some federal and local officials said the mens statements are not credible because they are clear attempts to land a sweetheart deal. Soto contends that he was arrested on September 12, 1996 and held in custody for some weeks. [27] Soto actually made a series of statements relative to this matter. Extradition of Kraiselburd, 786 F.2d 1395, 1399 (9th Cir.1986). Additionally, it is not the business of the United States Courts to assume responsibility for supervising the integrity of a judicial system of another sovereign nation; such an assumption would directly conflict with the principal of comity on which extradition is based. Recanting statements are relevant in these proceedings as they affect probable cause. These individuals returned to Mr. Vasquez' home in April of 1996 and stated that they were running from the authorities because they had committed a homicide in Mexico City. denied, 405 U.S. 989, 92 S. Ct. 1251, 31 L. Ed. Cruz declared that the group told him of multiple murders that they, including Valdez, had committed because the "boss was angry", referring to Ramon Arellano Felix. Respondent's request for discovery is denied. Attorney Gastelum's opinions are contradictory, at best, and excludable on that basis. [38] Specifically, Cruz was charged with homicide and Soto was charged with possession of various *1224 weapons, and a narcotics related offense (possession of marijuana). [29] Respondents request for discovery of all evidence of discussions with Alejandro Hodoyan is denied on the basis of the authority set forth in footnote 26, except to the extent that this information was produced in response to the Court's order of September 11, 1997 (see footnote 6). In Matter of Extradition of Pazienza,619 F. Supp. Neely v. Henkel,180 U.S. 109, 21 S. Ct. 302, 45 L. Ed. [16] Further, it is not the responsibility of this Court to assess the probability that the requesting party will be able to secure a conviction. Magistrate No. Extradition of Mainero, Matter of, 950 F. Supp. 290 | Casetext Search No applicable authority was presented on this point and prevailing authority as set forth herein supports this ruling. [2] An analysis under Parretti v. United States, 112 F.3d 1363 (9th Cir.1997) decided May 6, 1997 and amended August 29, 1997, well after the issuance of the provisional arrest warrant in this case, is unnecessary given the timely filing of the certified documents. The court, for reasons explained below, grants the petition, finding the detainee extraditable. He states that the reason that Gallardo was murdered was because he had allowed "Chapo Guzman" into the territory of Tijuana to deal drugs and push out Benjamin Arellano Felix. is indoor ice skating safe during covid; most common super bowl final scores; lynette woodard spouse; reelfoot lake fishing guides; emilio valdez mainero. October 21, 1996. Barrett v. United States, 590 F.2d 624 (6th Cir. The credible evidence, satisfies Mexico's burden in this respect[44]. Tambin se encontraban en este grupo Emilio Valdez Mainero, hijo de un guardia presidencial, Alfredo Hodoyan Palacios, Eduardo Len, los hermanos Endir y Henain Meza Castaos, Gustavo Miranda Santa Cruz y Fabin Martnez. 1983). Mexico more correctly characterizes the Ruiz statement as a summary of statements by Seargent Ruiz. EMILIO VALDEZ MAINERO (hereinafter "Valdez" or "Respondent") 1 is accused by Mexico of having been involved with or committing various crimes in violation of . Collins v. Loisel,259 U.S. 309, 316, 42 S. Ct. 469, 66 L. Ed. The Treaty between the United States and Mexico calls for probable cause to be measured by the standards established in the requesting country. He ended up in the hospital with gunshot wounds he said were inflicted by a member of the Arellano organization. The court denied the writ. Los jvenes que cayeron en las garras de los hermanos Arellano Flix fueron: Emilio Valdez Mainero, hijo de un guardia presidencial, Alfredo Hodoyan Palacios, hijo de un empresario, Eduardo Len, los hermanos Endir y Henain Meza Castaos, Gustavo Miranda Santa Cruz y Fabin Martnez. While the Court has wide latitude in admitting evidence, and hearsay evidence is admissible, the Ruiz statement is without any legally reliable corroborating or authenticating evidence in this case. California. This document is submitted to be from the files in the prosecution of General Gutierrez Rebollo, by the Republic of Mexico, in Mexico. Specifically, the tape of the interview with Miranda, all notes and interview sheets, and documentation concerning Assistant United States Attorney Curiel's agency on behalf of Mexico. De acuerdo con un artculo del periodista Jess Blancornelas, publicado en 2002 . [38] These are the same statements offered in this matter to support the request for extradition. Negocia "El Caballo" inmunidad con EU - Periodico El Vigia [48] Authority for this proposition is gathered from dicta in some case law in that there is no direct authority for this proposition. 3187 allow for the provisional arrest and detention of a fugitive in advance of the presentation of formal proofs. Emilio Ricardo Valds Mainero, (a) "Len" o "Ricardo Gonzlez Len", detenido el 30 de septiembre de 1996, en San Diego, California, por posesin ilegal de armas y de estupefacientes. The entire record supports the finding that probable cause exists with regard to homicide charges. The Ruiz statement presents conflict with regard to dates of the arrest of some of Mexico's witnesses and is asserted to corroborate the use of torture in this case as well as create conflicts in Mexico's evidence in challenging the reliability of the evidence Mexico relies upon in this proceeding. He also stated that it was Valdez who assigned him the code name "F7". A significant portion of the mens statements were taken in Mexico by officials putting together the case against Valdez and his companion at the time of his arrest, 25-year-old Alfredo Hodoyan de Palacios. Probable cause exists to believe that the Respondent committed the offenses of homicide and criminal conspiracy as charged against him in Mexico. Simmons v. Braun, 627 F.2d 635 (2d Cir.1980). The record is overwhelming with eyewitness testimony,[20] autopsies and physical evidence from the scene to establish these facts. In re Petition of France for Extradition of Sauvage,819 F. Supp. 956 (1922). The admissibility of Miranda's statement, as taken by Assistant United States Attorney Curiel, was previously discussed. Gonzalo Curiel was made by Emilio Valdez Mainero in a bugged conversation with a convicted cocaine trafficker and government informant . The Court finds that the videotapes do show a cooperating witness. Mr. Valdez became a top operative in the organization, arranging drug shipments and assassinations, the Mexican and American police have charged in court. An analysis of whether this Court should enact a humanitarian exception into foreign extradition begins with a recognition of the rule of non-inquiry. He goes on to state that he signed it because he was subjected to psychological pressure and that it was a "lie". Cruz testified based upon his personal acquaintance with the individuals named in the statement, and his participation in various events and circumstances, as well as conversations, with the individuals involved. [25] Miranda testified based upon his acquaintance with the individuals described in his statement, his personal presence at various of the events and circumstances described and conversations with the involved individuals. The others in the navy blue Cutlass also left the Holiday Inn and caught up with the white Volkswagen at the village of San Mateo Atenco. Under *1216 United States law, the standard of probable cause is whether there is any evidence warranting the finding that there was reasonable ground to believe the accused guilty. There is no legal support for a judicially created "humanitarian exception" in an extradition proceeding. NARCOTRAFICO: DETENCIONES DE 1RA GENERACION DEL CAF - Blogger [22] The individuals related to this case are often referred to in the evidence by nicknames. En 1995, su reinado lleg a su fin. Family and friends will gather for his funeral services at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Lake Ridge Emilio Valdez - Phone, Address, Background info | Whitepages But federal prosecutors said that the information is valuable for this case and others, and that the mens credibility is proved by the way their stories fit together. Ultimately, the Court concludes that there is no reliable evidence of torture or duress of the witnesses. Valdez and Martinez then fled the Holiday Inn in the white Volkswagen. [37] Respondent criticizes Mexico for not filing this set of documents.