Antonio Riaño (murderer)
Antonio Riaño | |
|---|---|
| Born | Zapotitlán Palmas, Oaxaca, Mexico |
| Status | Awaiting trial in Butler County Jail, Ohio, United States |
| Other names | El Diablo |
Antonio Riaño, also known as "El Diablo," is a Mexican national who was wanted for a 2004 murder in Hamilton, Ohio, United States. He spent nearly 20 years on the run and was featured on America's Most Wanted. In 2024, he was captured in Zapotitlán Palmas, Oaxaca, Mexico[1]—where he had been working as a police officer—and extradited to the U.S. to face charges.[2][3][4][5] [6][7]
Riaño was found guilty of murder on 13 June 2025 and given a sentence of 18 years to life.[8]
References
- ^ Mayen, Baruc (4 August 2024). "'El Diablo' Riaño era perseguido en EEUU por asesinato, huyó a Oaxaca y se convirtió en policía; ya fue arrestado". Infobae. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ "U.S. fugitive 'The Devil' caught in Mexico working as police officer 20 years after Ohio killing". NBC news. 6 August 2024.
- ^ "U.S. fugitive known as "The Devil" captured while working as cop in Mexico 20 years after Ohio murder". CBS news. 5 August 2024.
- ^ "After 19 years, a wanted murder suspect was found — working as a police officer". The Washington post.
- ^ "Greater Cincinnati murder fugitive found working as police officer in Mexico". FOX19. August 2024.
- ^ Vargas, Ramon Antonio (6 August 2024). "US fugitive who joined Mexican police is extradited to Ohio over 2004 murder". The guardian.
- ^ "Mexican cop 'El Diablo' arrested in 2004 deadly shooting says he was shot at first". The Cincinnati enquirer.
- ^ Roden, Hailey (14 July 2025). "Mexican police officer 'El Diablo' sentenced to 18 years to life for Hamilton murder". Cincinnati Enquirer. via Yahoo! News. Retrieved 30 July 2025.