Family members launch anti-immigrant message during Jocelyn Nungaray’s funeral

• Funeral for Jocelyn Nungaray Held
• Family Members Make Appeal to Current Government
• «They Should Close the Borders,» Declares the Young Girl’s Aunt

CALL FOR JUSTICE! In an emotional ceremony on Thursday, family, friends, and public officials gathered to bid farewell to Jocelyn Nungaray.

A 12-year-old girl whose tragic murder has shaken the community and highlighted the flaws in the United States immigration system.

Jocelyn was a vibrant, loving child passionate about reading and animals, whose life was brutally taken.

On June 17, her body was found in a creek near her home; the medical examiner’s report confirmed that she was strangled, reported The Associated Press.

DETAILS OF JOCELYN NUNGARAY’S FUNERAL REVEALED

The funeral service, held at a funeral home in Houston, was attended by prominent figures such as Democratic Mayor John Whitmire and Cecilia Abbott.

Also present was Republican Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, both critics of President Joe Biden’s immigration policies.

ALSO OF INTEREST: Second man accused of killing Jocelyn Nungaray searched the internet for a way to leave the country

But what caught attention was the Nungaray family’s own feelings about immigrants and a special plea to the government.

Kelvin Alvarenga, Jocelyn’s grandfather, expressed his pain and frustration, declaring that his granddaughter’s death could have been avoided if the country’s immigration system were more effective.

Do They Want to Close the Borders?

Many in the community shared this sentiment of outrage, highlighting the tensions and divisions surrounding the immigration issue.

«I used to feel sorry for immigrants, but since this happened, it made me change my mind about who to let in and who not,» said Christine Núñez, a relative of Jocelyn Nungaray.

«I can’t say that all are bad; there are good people, but they need to close the borders and not let everyone in, and look at each individual,» Núñez told the New York Post.

During the service, officials also called for unity and action. «We are sad but outraged and angry that this happened in our community,» said Mayor Whitmire.

Lingering Memory

During the service, Jocelyn Nungaray was remembered with love and sorrow.

«I will always remember her beautiful big smile and her beautiful bright eyes, and her beautiful curls,» said her great-aunt Julie Gonzales.

She described Jocelyn as a soft-spoken, reserved child who loved books, «Stranger Things,» Harry Potter, and baking, reported AP.

One of her favorite songs, «Coney Island Baby» by The Excellents, played as mourners watched a slideshow of her life.

What Happened to the Suspects in Jocelyn Nungaray’s Death?

Venezuelans Johan José Martínez-Rangel, 22, and Franklin José Peña Ramos, 26, have been charged with murder in connection with Jocelyn’s death.

Both men, who entered the United States illegally, are detained in Harris County Jail with bail set at $10 million each.

The U.S. Border Patrol initially arrested Martínez-Rangel and Peña Ramos near El Paso and later released them with a notice to appear in court.

According to prosecutors, the suspects lured Jocelyn under a bridge, where they attacked and killed her before dumping her body in the creek, reported AP.

To listen to the podcast, click on the image