WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced it has lodged a detainer for the federal arrest and removal of Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, a Cuban national charged with murder in Dallas, Texas.
Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, 37(U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE))
According to authorities, Cobos-Martinez, who is in the U.S. without legal status, was arrested by Dallas police on September 10 at a motel and charged with homicide.
Officials say the suspect, 37-year-old Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, is in custody and has been charged with capital murder in connection with the killing.(Source: WFAA via CNN)
He allegedly used a machete to behead another worker following an argument in front of the victim’s spouse and child. Authorities say Cobos-Martinez then kicked the victim’s head “around like a soccer ball.”
ICE has lodged the detainer with Dallas County Jail, where Cobos-Martinez is currently held.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the attack, saying, “This vile monster beheaded this man in front of his wife and child and proceeded to kick the victims’ head on the ground. This gruesome, savage slaying of a victim at a motel by Yordanis Cobos-Martinez was completely preventable if this criminal illegal alien was not released into our country by the Biden Administration since Cuba would not take him back,“
McLaughlin also reaffirmed the Trump administration’s goal of removing “the worst of the worst” criminal aliens from the U.S.
“This is exactly why we are removing criminal illegal aliens to third countries. President Trump and Secretary Noem are no longer allowing barbaric criminals to indefinitely remain in America. If you come to our country illegally, you could end up in Eswatini, Uganda, South Sudan, or CECOT.”
Cobos-Martinez was released from ICE custody in January 2025 under an Order of Supervision, under the Biden administration because Cuba refused to accept him due to his criminal history.
His record includes charges of child sex abuse, grand theft of a motor vehicle, false imprisonment, and carjacking.
This comes amid ongoing concerns over violent crimes involving individuals in the U.S. without legal status.
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