Thread: Language barrier keeps murder suspect from facing judge

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Language barrier keeps murder suspect from facing judge

June 26, 2006, 03:04 PM


BRUNSWICK COUNTY -- A murder suspect is waiting to go in front of a judge in Brunswick County. The language barrier kept it from happening today.

The suspect, Jaime Alexandre Cruz, is from Honduras and cannot speak English.

Monday officials could not find a translator and that is the reason for the delay.

The Sheriff's Office says 22-year-old Cruz is in the country illegally. Investigators say he stabbed 27-year-old Jose Florino early Saturday morning in Leland.

According to investigators, Florino is also an illegal immigrant from Mexico.

Both men had multiple names.

The wife of Florino said Cruz made unwanted advances towards her. That's when investigators say Cruz stabbed Florino.

He turned himself in a few hours later.

Jaime Cruz is still under no bond and is now expected to make his first appearance Tuesday morning with a translator.

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Illegal Immigrant Accused of Murder in Brunswick County

June 26, 2006, 02:40 PM


JUNE 26, 2006 -- An illegal immigrant is in the Brunswick County Jail after authorities say he stabbed and killed a man.

Authorities say Jamie Cruz stabbed Jose Flo-rino in the head on Saturday.

It happened at the Chadwick's Mobile Home Park in Leland.

The injured man later died at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Authorities say both men are illegal immigrants.

Cruz is in the Brunswick County Jail, where he is being held without bond.

Excuse me I am sick to death of this BS! This is an ENGLISH speaking Country and if you don't want to assimilate, than get the he_ _ out! I am sick of us being expected to bow down to lawbreakers and I WILL not apologize for that!

and the worst off all we are going to pay all the expenses, the interpreter, the trial etc...