The FBI has secured the extradition of Alexis Flores, a Honduran national wanted for more than 25 years in connection with the alleged rape and murder of 5-year-old Iriana DeJesus in Philadelphia. Flores was arrested in Honduras in February and was previously listed on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list.
FBI Director Kash Patel stated that Flores' return to U.S. custody demonstrates that "time and distance do not shield violent offenders from justice." Patel also noted that the FBI has conducted nearly 70 similar extraditions since the start of June, highlighting an effort to apprehend violent fugitives.
The FBI had removed Flores from its fugitive list in March 2025 due to the Honduran government's previous refusal to extradite him, citing local laws. However, authorities in Honduras have now agreed to his extradition to face charges in the United States.
Officials in Philadelphia expressed satisfaction with Flores' arrest. Wayne Jacobs, special agent in charge of FBI Philadelphia, said in February that the arrest was the "culmination of 25 years of tireless investigative effort and the strength of our partnerships." He emphasized the sustained collaboration that led to this outcome.
Flores' extradition follows recent FBI successes in apprehending other high-value fugitives. Notably, Gregory Henderson Jr., an alleged Indianapolis gang leader, was captured just three days after being added to the Most Wanted list and a reward being offered for information leading to his arrest. Henderson faces federal charges related to drug trafficking, money laundering, and an animal fighting venture, with the FBI alleging his organization was supplied by the Sinaloa Cartel.