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Jose Hernandez Booked into Hamilton County Jail for First-Degree Murder

08/16/2024

Hamilton County, TN - A man wanted for a 2011 Homicide has been booked into the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center.

Jose Angel Hernandez was taken into custody by Mexican Authorities in Matamoros, Mexico, turned over to the U.S. Marshal’s Service in Mexico City, and transported to Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. Hernandez was booked earlier this evening on active warrants for First-Degree Murder.

Hernandez’s charges are in connection to the homicide of Jeimy Baquero who was located deceased in a residence in the 4100 block of Shady Oaks Drive in August of 2011.

The arrest of Hernandez is the result of a collaboration between the HCSO, Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office, United States Attorney’s Office, U.S. Marshal’s Service, and Mexican Authorities.

No further information is available at this time.



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