ICE Captures Moldovan Convicted Killer in Dramatic Arrest
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed the capture of a Moldovan convicted killer in a dramatic arrest. Victoria Sorocean was apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles on November 4. She had previously been convicted of premeditated murder under particularly cruel circumstances.
Details of the Crime
Sorocean’s 2013 conviction stemmed from a horrific incident in Chisinau, Moldova. Together with an accomplice, she brutally tortured a victim, using a stick and an electrical cable, before throwing them from a ninth-floor window. This heinous act resulted in a 17-year prison sentence, which she fled to evade.
History of Arrests
Initially arrested by ICE on January 10, 2020, under the Trump administration, Sorocean filed multiple legal appeals and asylum claims to prolong her stay in the U.S. After years of litigation, she was released in 2022 under the Biden administration.
- Date of Capture: November 4, 2023
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Criminal Activity: Premeditated murder, torture
- Initial Arrest: January 10, 2020
- Sentence in Moldova: 17 years
Government Response
Officials from DHS expressed outrage at the decision to release Sorocean into the U.S. Tricia McLaughlin, the DHS Assistant Secretary, remarked on the shocking nature of allowing a violent illegal alien back into American communities. She emphasized that the majority of ICE arrests involve individuals charged with or convicted of crimes.
Moving forward, Sorocean will remain in ICE custody as she faces deportation proceedings. This case highlights ongoing concerns about immigration policies and the implications for public safety.
