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Angie Peña disappearance and Delta Teams investigation
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The disappearance of Angie Peña in Roatán, Bay Islands, has evolved from a missing person case into a criminal investigation involving a suspected human trafficking network known as ‘Delta Teams.’ Following the disappearance in January 2022, Peña’s mother, Michelle Melgares, has publicly urged Honduran authorities to prioritize a physical rescue, expressing doubt regarding the effectiveness of current operations. She stated, ‘Everyone in Roatán knows each other, why don't they rescue her? Hand her over!’ Legal proceedings have progressed to a A judicial trial has commenced in Honduras against four individuals linked to members of the Delta Teams: ‘Delta Teams’ organization. The defendants include U.S. citizens Harold Joseph Green Jr., Jr. and William James Murdock, who face human trafficking charges, as well as Gary Lee Johnston, Johnston and Honduran national Ramón Gustavo Trejo Nájera. Nájera, who are charged with criminal association. Prosecutors allege the group engaged in sexual exploitation, drugs, human trafficking, organized crime, and scams potentially the trafficking of drugs and weapons in the Bay Islands between 2019 and 2022. Green and Murdock face human trafficking charges, while Johnston and Trejo Nájera face charges of criminal association. The trial is proceedings are being held in under secrecy by the Court First Chamber of the Sentencing Tribunal for Organized Crime. Crime, Environment, and Corruption to protect ongoing investigations. While the case is linked to the disappearance of Angie Samantha Peña, authorities noted that this specific trial focuses on the criminal responsibility of the accused rather than determining her current whereabouts. Additionally, former Security Vice Minister Semma Julissa Villanueva has denied allegations of misconduct, claiming that ‘defamation campaigns’ are being used to undermine the investigation.
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