ICE Boston removes alien fugitive wanted for aggravated murder, desecration of corpse in Brazil

BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed a Brazilian fugitive convicted in her native country for aggravated first-degree murder, desecration of a corpse and theft of motor vehicle. Officers with ICE Boston removed Lenaria Aparecida Pereira Sandoval from the United States to Brazil, March 27, and turned her over to Brazilian authorities.

“Lenaria Aparecida Pereira Sandoval committed some horrifying crimes in her native country and then attempted to evade justice by hiding out in our Massachusetts community,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Now she will be forced to face justice for the crimes she committed. We will not allow New England to become a refuge for the world’s bad actors. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing criminal alien offenders from our neighborhoods.”

Sandoval lawfully entered the United States Dec. 27, 2015, at Orlando, Florida; however, she violated the terms of her lawful admission.

On Sept. 21, 2021, a Brazilian court convicted Sandoval in absentia for aggravated first-degree murder, desecration of a corpse and theft of a motor vehicle. The court then sentenced Sandoval to 17 years in prison. Later that day, Brazilian authorities issued a warrant for Sandoval’s arrest.

Officers with ICE Boston arrested Sandoval Feb. 27, 2023, and served her with an arrest warrant and a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge.

On Aug. 27, 2024, an immigration Judge ordered Sandoval removed.

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Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.gov)