Thread: NY: Coyotes Demand Ranson For Illegal Teen

Now, why the heck aren't we deporting this illegal Mom and her 4 illegal children?

I feel for the family, with a kidnapped daughter, but none of them should be here in the first place! Find the kidnapped daughter, and send them all home to Honduras, where they can be together! (And not to mention the time and expense the U.S. Government is incurring in the search for the kidnapped girl, too).

TexasGal


http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/smug ... NruTmLG1bL

Smugglers kidnap girl bound for Long Island

By KIERAN CROWLEY and EMILY NGO

Posted: 2:43 AM, June 10, 2010

EXCLUSIVE

A Long Island mom is racing against time to find her teenage daughter -- who is being held captive by immigrant-smugglers threatening to kill her unless a ransom is paid.

"Mom, save me! Please help! They are going to kill me," 14-year-old Eloisa Lopez, who left Honduras more than a month ago, told her mom by phone on Tuesday.

The terrified girl somehow managed to take a cellphone from her captors and call her mom. But she had no clear idea where she was being held, sending her family scrambling for help.

Dania Lopez hasn't seen her daughter since she immigrated to the United States 10 years ago and is now fearful she'll never see her again.

The devastated mom had saved up her earnings as a housekeeper and paid "coyotes" $5,000 to bring the girl to the country nearly a month ago, Eloisa's sister told the Post.

But 10 days later, a smuggler brazenly demanded $7,000 more from the family in exchange for Eloisa's life.

It was cash they didn't have.

Then on Tuesday, Dania received the terrifying call.

"I think I'm in Houston, but I don't know where I am!" Eloisa cried over the phone, fearful that her captors would discover she was calling for help.

"Don't worry, we will save you no matter where you are," Dania told her daughter, before phoning cops.

A law enforcement source told The Post yesterday that "authorities are investigating a claim that may have implications of human trafficking."

Federal authorities have since taken over the case, and Department of Homeland Security agents yesterday went to the Lopez family's home in Woodbury.

"She was due back this week," Ingrid Lopez, 18, said of her sister. "This is horrible. My sister is in danger of losing her life. These coyotes don't care. They will kill you and leave you in the desert."

Ingrid would know. She was smuggled from Honduras to Long Island three years ago on a similarly dangerous journey.

The 18-year-old, now a student, often went without food and water and walked for three days straight.

She now fears her younger sister has met a far worse fate.

"She is so small and slight. She would not be able to defend herself against them," Ingrid said.

Eloisa's mom has been working long and hard to bring all five of her children into the country.

Two, including Ingrid, have been safely brought to Long Island. The youngest two live in Honduras with their grandmother.

"We never imagined this would happen. We just wanted to be reunited as a family," Ingrid Lopez said. "We feel helpless but we have faith in God everything will work out."

Additional reporting by Murray Weiss

kieran.crowley@nypost.com

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Going to sound like a real jerk here...


But I have a hard time having any sympathy for them. They all knew the risks before they did this, and they're all breaking the law. Now the tax payers of that state/county are paying for the cops to investigate and try to find the girl.

Did she ever think about trying to get in the country the right way with her family?

This happens ALL THE TIME. Human trafficers are scum and thrive on making families fear for the safety of loved ones.
Rational people would think that illegal immigrants would be aware of this danger and stop bringing children, especially young girls, illegally into this country. The young are vunerable and helpless.
This mother is herself responsible for whatever becomes of her daughter. Some are sold into prostitution to repay smuggler fees.

'OUR' government is also responsible due to lax enforcement of immigration laws. The Feds hide behind smoke and mirrors, claiming the border is secure. Yet millions are coming for the HOPE AND CHANGE of IMMIGRATION REFORM.
The REFORM being sought by LaRaza and other racist groups, requires a re-education of American citizens. We must be taught that illegal immigrants are honest, hard working, and a benefit to the economy. We must be taught that illegal immigrants only come to provide a better life for their kids. That they pay the same taxes and obey the laws like everyone else........

What kind of person would trust their child to a known criminal????

Originally Posted by Seter

Going to sound like a real jerk here...


But I have a hard time having any sympathy for them. They all knew the risks before they did this, and they're all breaking the law. Now the tax payers of that state/county are paying for the cops to investigate and try to find the girl.

Did she ever think about trying to get in the country the right way with her family?

From one jerk to another, you are absolutely right. How does that saying go...

If you lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas...

or

You made your bed, now lie in it...

or

You get what you give...what goes around comes around...

Another tragic consequence of unsecured borders and illegal immmigration.

i agree that we should arrest and deport the entire family , the police can conduct operations and keep in contract with the family back in hondous ..

as for the 14 year old teenage girl being killed i "HIGHLY" doubt that ... if it was a 14 year old boy then yes i could see the smugglers cutting his throat , but we all know teenage girls will always have some value to someone ....

Dania Lopez hasn't seen her daughter since she immigrated to the United States 10 years ago and is now fearful she'll never see her again.

The devastated mom had saved up her earnings as a housekeeper

Basically this woman abandoned her children 10 years ago.

Now if I were a law enforcement officer involved in this case I would want to see the tax returns of her's and her employers. Who thinks that will happen? NOT I.