HOUSTON, Texas – Two men have been arrested after deputies say they repeatedly raped a 12-year-old girl.
Felix Bustillo Diaz, 49, from Honduras and Jose Gerber Rivera, 45, from El Salvador, are accused of raping Diaz’s niece after illegally smuggling her into the country. Authorities said the child was left alone in Diaz’s custody by her mother.
“Arresting violent people who seek to prey on our most vulnerable residents is our top priority, and the allegations in this case are especially disturbing,” said HCSO Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
At one point, authorities say the child escaped Diaz with the help of two women, but instead of helping the child, authorities say the two women zip-tied, beat, tortured and malnourished the child while forcing her to perform manual labor for them.
“The details of this investigation are deeply disturbing and represent some of the most evil criminal behavior in our society,” said Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle. “While the child is now safe, our mission is far from over. We will continue to work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to uncover all details of this investigation and ensure that justice is served.”
On Oct. 3, those women, 38-year-old Brenda Garcia and 37-year-old Tania Garcia, were both arrested and charged with felony injury to a child, unlawful restraint, and invasive visual recording.
Rivera was arrested in The Woodlands by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Diaz was detained by ICE for immigration violations. He has since been transferred into the Harris County Sheriff’s Office custody.
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