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Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Alez Cruz-Jaramillo
U.S. Marshals are looking for a man they say knew a girl was 12 years old when he met up with her for sex. Alez Cruz-Jaramillo was 17 at the time.
WALWORTH COUNTY, Wis. - U.S. Marshals are looking for a man they say knew a girl was 12 years old when he met up with her for sex. Alez Cruz-Jaramillo was 17 at the time. He was arrested and charged. When he posted bond, he disappeared.
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What we know:
Prosecutors say Cruz-Jaramillo met up with the girl in Walworth in 2022 after getting her number.
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"He initially asked if they could ‘smash,’" the U.S. Marshal on the case said. "She said 'no,' but they still met up anyway."
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Police say the then 17-year-old continued to see the girl several times after that.
"He admitted to having sexual intercourse with the victim," the investigator said. "He kind of underplayed the situation."
About a year later, investigators were made aware. A criminal complaint explains Cruz-Jaramillo’s story did not add up, but he eventually confessed. Cruz-Jaramillo was arrested and charged with repeated sexual assault of a child. He posted bond, then disappeared.
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"He had court a week later, which he failed to show, and then they issued a warrant for his arrest," the marshal explained.
Possibly in Kenosha
Dig deeper:
The now 21-year-old is believed to be in the Kenosha area. He sometimes uses the names Alez Cruz and Alez Jaramillo.
"Being on the run for something like this only adds to the perception of guilt," the marshal said. "He has to face the consequences."
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Cruz-Jaramillo is described as being 6’2" tall and weighing 210 pounds.
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What you can do:
If you know where to locate Cruz-Jaramillo, you are urged to call the U.S. Marshal Tipline at 414-297-3707. You will remain anonymous.
The Source: Information in this post was provided by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.