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'Houston Most Wanted' fugitive captured in New York
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Kendra Mackey , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 16, 2026
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Convicted murderer and fugitive Elvio Mancebo was captured in Brooklyn after years on the run, ending a manhunt that began when he failed to appear for sentencing in 2023, authorities said.Mancebo was charged in 2017 with capital murder in Harris County. Investigators say he later skipped sentenc...
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Key points Mancebo was charged in 2017 with capital murder in Harris County. Convicted murderer and fugitive Elvio Mancebo was captured in Brooklyn after years on the run, ending a manhunt that began when he failed to appear for sentencing in 2023, authorities said. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Convicted murderer and fugitive Elvio Mancebo was captured in Brooklyn after years on the run, ending a manhunt that began when he failed to appear for sentencing in 2023, authorities said.Mancebo was charged in 2017 with capital murder in Harris County. Investigators say he later skipped sentenc...
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