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Texas Prison Fugitive Captured in Mexico After Almost 16 Years
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The Department of Criminal Justice says Juan Salaz was arrested by mexican authorities last week.
The now 45-year-old U.S. citizen escaped “Garza East Prison” in Harris County in 1997, by climbing over three 16-ft. fences topped with razor wire.
He was serving concurrent 35-year sentences for aggravated kidnapping and attempted capital murder of two Houston police officers.
Texas authorities are awaiting Salaz’ extradition from Mexico.
