Suspects Arrested in Strangulation Death of 12-Year-Old Houston Girl

Jocelyn Nungaray’s Abduction and Murder Investigated

Houston police have arrested two men in connection with the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, whose body was found in a creek earlier this week. Surveillance footage captured the men with Jocelyn before her disappearance.

Charges Filed, Cause of Death Confirmed

Johan Jose Rangel Martinez (21) and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos (26) are both facing capital murder charges related to Jocelyn’s death. The medical examiner has ruled strangulation as the cause of death.

Attorneys and Prior Records Unknown

As of Thursday afternoon, no information regarding legal representation for the suspects has been made public. Their names are also not listed in current jail or court records.

Timeline of Events Established

Jocelyn’s body was discovered in shallow creek water on Monday morning. Investigators believe she left her home undetected the night before.

Surveillance Footage Provides Leads

Police reviewed surveillance footage that showed the two suspects meeting with Jocelyn. The three were then seen walking together to a convenience store before proceeding to a bridge, the location where Jocelyn was ultimately killed.