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2 years ago

Relatives receive remains of loved ones who died in migrant tragedy

A trailer containing the bodies of 53 people was found on June 27 near San Antonio, Texas.
2 years ago
On June 27, 53 people were found dead in an abandoned trailer near San Antonio, Texas.
2 years ago

Families struggle after deadliest human smuggling case in US history

ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal reports on migrant travels to our nation, chronicling specific families, their pains and ultimately the conditions that forced them to leave.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Families struggle after deadliest human smuggling case in US history
2 years ago

2 men indicted for migrants found dead in tractor-trailer

Homero Zamorano Jr., 46, and Christian Martinez, 28, have been indicted in connection to the 53 people found dead in an overheated tractor-trailer near San Antonio.
2 years ago
Homero Zamorano Jr., 46, and Christian Martinez, 28, have been indicted in connection to the 53 people found dead in an overheated tractor-trailer near San Antonio.
2 years ago

2 men allegedly tried to smuggle dozens into US: DOJ

Two men have been charged with conspiracy for allegedly attempting to smuggle migrants through a border patrol checkpoint in Laredo, Texas.
2 years ago
The silhouette of a migrant is seen through the window of a bus bound to a processing center in Yuma, Arizona, June 21, 2022.
2 years ago

19 victims of 53 dead in migrant smuggling case ID'd, victim released from hospital

The suspect is accused of driving the bus which led to the deaths of 53 people.
2 years ago
Roberto Marquez adds crosses to a makeshift memorial at the site where officials more than 50 people dead in an abandoned semitrailer containing suspected migrants, June 30, 2022, in San Antonio.
2 years ago

Devastated loved ones in Latin America react to San Antonio trailer deaths

ABC’s Mireya Villarreal reports on the families from Guatemala and Honduras whose loved ones left for a better life and died as a result of suspected human smuggling, as four men now face charges.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Devastated loved ones in Latin America react to San Antonio trailer deaths
2 years ago

4 dead, 3 injured in Texas car crash involving smuggling operation: Police

Investigators said four people were killed during a vehicle chase with an alleged migrant smuggler.
2 years ago
Investigators said four people were killed during a vehicle chase with an alleged migrant smuggler.
2 years ago

4 charged after 53 found dead in Texas tractor-trailer

Dozens of people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio on Monday evening in a suspected case of human smuggling, authorities said.
2 years ago
Police and other first responders work the scene where officials say dozens of people have been found dead and multiple others were taken to hospitals with heat-related illnesses after a semitrailer containing suspected migrants was found, June 27, 2022, in San Antonio.
2 years ago

Texas sheriff doesn't see how resources on the border are 'making any difference'

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar on the migrant smuggling horror in Texas, and possible solutions for improving the border situation.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Texas sheriff doesn't see how resources on the border are 'making any difference'
2 years ago

Death toll rises in San Antonio migrant truck incident

The death toll has risen to 53 people who were discovered in the back of a truck in San Antonio in a suspected case of human smuggling.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Death toll rises in San Antonio migrant truck incident
2 years ago

Death toll rises to 53 in suspected human smuggling incident in Texas

At least 53 people are dead after they were found inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio on Monday in a suspected case of human smuggling, according to authorities.
2 years ago
At least 53 people are dead after they were found inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio on Monday in a suspected case of human smuggling, according to authorities.
2 years ago

Mass migrant death in tractor trailer highlights ongoing immigration crisis

ABC News contributor, Maria Elena Salinas, reports on the deadly tragedy in San Antonio as part of the ongoing immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Mass migrant death in tractor trailer highlights ongoing immigration crisis
2 years ago

'It can happen within an instant': Texas council member on human smuggling

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with San Antonio council member Adriana Rocha Garcia on the human smuggling crisis, the police presence in the area and further updates in the developing investigation.
2 years ago
VIDEO: 'It can happen within an instant': Texas council member on human smuggling
2 years ago

Death toll rises in migrant truck discovery

Investigators said the deaths of more than 50 migrants found inside a truck in Texas marks one of the deadliest instances of human smuggling in U.S. history.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Death toll rises in migrant truck discovery
2 years ago

At least 46 people found dead inside tractor-trailer in Texas

At least 46 people were found dead inside an 18-wheeler outside of San Antonio, Texas, in a suspected case of human smuggling, according to police.
2 years ago
At least 46 people were found dead inside an 18-wheeler outside of San Antonio, Texas, in a suspected case of human smuggling, according to police.
7 years ago

Truck driver pleads guilty in human smuggling case that led to 10 deaths

James Matthew Bradley Jr. faces up to life in federal prison.
7 years ago
James Matthew Bradley Jr., arrives at the federal courthouse for a hearing in San Antonio on July 24, 2017.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Human smuggling horror discovered in Texas death trap
7 years ago

San Antonio residents hold vigil for 9 suspected human smuggling victims

Dozens of people gathered at the San Fernando Cathedral in to mourn the victims.
7 years ago
Mia Gonzalez holds a flower and artificial candle as she takes part in a vigil at San Fernando Cathedral for victims who died as a result of being transported in a tractor-trailer, July 23, 2017, in San Antonio. Several people died after being crammed into a sweltering tractor-trailer found parked outside a Walmart in the midsummer Texas heat, authorities said in what they described as an immigrant-smuggling attempt gone wrong.
7 years ago

Harrowing details revealed in deadly alleged human-smuggling case in Texas

Thirty-nine people, including children, were recovered from the stifling scene.
7 years ago
Police officers work on a crime scene after eight people believed to be illegal immigrants being smuggled into the United States were found dead inside a sweltering 18-wheeler trailer parked behind a Walmart store in San Antonio, July 23, 2017.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Suspected driver in human-smuggling case to appear in court
7 years ago

VIDEO: The semitrailer where people were found exceeded 100 degrees, officials said.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Texas tractor-trailer incident called 'horrific' case of human smuggling
7 years ago

VIDEO: San Antonio residents hold vigil for 9 human smuggling victims
7 years ago

VIDEO: A total of 39 people, including children, were recovered from the tractor-trailer parked outside a San Antonio, Texas, Walmart this weekend. Ten people, all adult men, died, and 29 people were being treated at hospitals, officials said.
7 years ago

'Horrific' human-smuggling case in Texas not an isolated event, officials say

The semitrailer where people were found exceeded 100 degrees, officials said.
7 years ago
San Antonio police officers investigate the scene, July 23, 2017, where eight people were found dead in a tractor-trailer loaded with at least 30 others outside a Walmart store in stifling summer heat in what police are calling a horrific human trafficking case, in San Antonio.