Suspect in 2020 Texas Bathtub Murder Arrested After Crossing Border Again

GEORGETOWN, Texas — November 20, 2025 — Hernan Perez Juarez, wanted in connection with a 2020 murder case in Georgetown, Texas, was apprehended by a fugitive task force after illegally crossing the southern border once more, officials said Wednesday.

Juarez is accused of the brutal killing of a Texas woman whose body was found in a bathtub three years ago. Authorities had been searching for Juarez since the incident, and his arrest came after he was detected reentering the United States without authorization.

Law enforcement officials confirmed that Juarez was taken into custody in Texas shortly after crossing the border. He now faces charges related to the homicide case dating back to 2020.

The victim’s identity has not been publicly disclosed, but authorities described the case as particularly violent. The original investigation led to Juarez being named a suspect, and an active warrant was issued for his arrest.

The fugitive task force involved in the arrest works to locate and apprehend individuals wanted for serious crimes who have fled or crossed borders illegally. Their efforts in this case highlight ongoing challenges in managing border security and criminal investigations involving individuals who reenter the country unlawfully.

Officials have not released further details about Juarez’s immigration status prior to his arrest or the circumstances surrounding his initial departure from the United States. Authorities are expected to present Juarez before a court to face the pending charges.

This arrest underscores the continued cooperation between border enforcement agencies and local law enforcement in addressing violent crime and illegal immigration issues. The case remains under investigation as prosecutors prepare for potential legal proceedings.

No additional information about Juarez’s background or motive for the crime has been made available at this time. Authorities have urged anyone with further information related to the case to come forward.