11 people indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas
Summary
Eleven people have been charged in connection with the deaths of seven migrants who were smuggled inside a hot, sealed rail cargo container in Texas. The migrants, including a 14-year-old boy, died of heat stroke while being transported from the border toward San Antonio.Key Facts
- Seven migrants died inside a rail cargo container in Texas in May, including a 14-year-old boy.
- Six were found dead in a rail yard in Laredo, and one was left near train tracks in San Antonio.
- The container had no ventilation or cooling and could not be opened from inside.
- Temperatures on that day were between 88 and 92 degrees Fahrenheit (31-33 Celsius).
- The migrants were from Honduras and Mexico and paid between $1,500 and $10,000 for the journey.
- Eleven people were indicted for conspiracy and aiding the transport of migrants resulting in death, facing up to life in prison.
- Arrests have been made in Texas, with some defendants being U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and others without legal status.
- Smuggling on trains is a known risk because trains stop and slow near the border, allowing migrants and smugglers to hide or board.
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