FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Alejandro Rosales Castillo Transferred to Charlotte After Mexico Arrest for 2016 Murder
Alejandro Rosales Castillo, an FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive arrested in Mexico, has been transferred to Charlotte, North Carolina, where he is in local custody to face charges in the 2016 killing of Truc Quan “Sandy” Ly Le. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the transfer, called it part of a “historic” day that also saw another Ten Most Wanted fugitive returned to U.S. custody and credited administration resources for enabling the captures, while authorities say Le disappeared after meeting Castillo at a gas station over an alleged $1,000 debt and co‑defendants Ahmia Feaster and Felipe Ulloa have been previously charged.
đź“Ś Key Facts
- FBI Top Ten fugitive Alejandro Rosales Castillo was arrested in Mexico on a Friday; the arrest was announced by FBI Director Kash Patel the following day.
- Castillo has been transferred from Mexico to Charlotte, North Carolina, and is now in local law‑enforcement custody to face charges in the 2016 killing of Truc Quan “Sandy” Ly Le.
- According to reporting, Le allegedly owed Castillo $1,000, disappeared after meeting him at a gas station, and her car was later found in Phoenix.
- Co‑defendants Ahmia Feaster and Felipe Ulloa had previously been charged in connection with Le’s murder.
- Patel described Castillo as the fifth FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive captured since last year, credited law‑enforcement with having the 'backing and freedom to act,' and called the transfer part of a 'historic' day in which two Ten Most Wanted fugitives — including ex‑Olympian Ryan Wedding — were returned to U.S. custody within hours.
- Patel publicly credited President Trump and the administration for providing resources he says enabled these captures and urged the public to show more support for law enforcement.
- Rep. Pat Harrington (R‑N.C.) praised the capture and commended the FBI’s Charlotte field office for their role.
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January 27, 2026
January 24, 2026
12:36 AM
FBI Director Kash Patel hails transfer of Most Wanted fugitive Alejandro Rosales Castillo after Mexico arrest
New information:
- Castillo has been transferred from Mexico to Charlotte, North Carolina, and is now in local law‑enforcement custody to face charges in the 2016 killing of Truc Quan 'Sandy' Ly Le.
- FBI Director Kash Patel tied Castillo’s transfer to a 'historic' day in which two FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitives, including ex‑Olympian Ryan Wedding, were brought back to U.S. custody within hours.
- Patel publicly credited President Trump and the administration for providing resources that he says enabled these captures and urged the public to show more support for law enforcement.
January 23, 2026
January 17, 2026
5:40 PM
FBI captures Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive in Mexico sought over 2016 murder of NC co-worker
New information:
- Confirms the arrest occurred on Friday in Mexico and was announced by FBI Director Kash Patel on Saturday.
- Provides Patel’s on‑the‑record quote framing Castillo as the fifth FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive captured since last year and crediting law-enforcement 'backing and freedom to act.'
- Includes reaction from Rep. Pat Harrington, R‑N.C., praising the capture and the FBI Charlotte field office.
- Restates key background details: Castillo allegedly owed victim 'Sandy' Ly Le $1,000, she disappeared after meeting him at a gas station, and her car was later found in Phoenix.
- Reiterates prior charges against co‑defendants Ahmia Feaster and Felipe Ulloa in connection with the murder.