Wanted by the FBI: Arnoldo Jimenez Added to Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List


May 8, 2019

A reward of up to $100,000 is available for information leading to the arrest of Arnoldo Jimenez, who is wanted for murdering his 26-year-old bride less than 24 hours after marrying her.


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Mollie Halpern: A Chicago man wanted for murdering his 26-year-old bride less than 24 hours after tying the knot is the newest FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive.

A reward of up to $100,000 is available for information leading to the arrest of Arnoldo Jimenez.

After the wedding, Jimenez and his wife, Estrella Carrera, celebrated with family and friends into the early morning hours of May 12, 2012.

Case agent Steve Barnard says on the way home …

Steve Barnard: We believe Jimenez and his bride got into an argument in his black Maserati, where he then stabbed her multiple times.

Halpern: When Estrella failed to pick up her children, then ages 2 and 8, as scheduled the next day, family asked police to check on her.

Police found Estrella’s body in the bathtub of her condominium in Burbank, Illinois.

Barnard: Through investigation we learned Jimenez told a close friend that if questioned by police, tell them he fled to Mexico.

Report tips to 1-800-CALL FBI. With Wanted by the FBI, I’m Mollie Halpern of the Bureau.

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