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Suspect in homicide case extradited from Mexico to Las Vegas

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It's been more than a year since Erick Rangel-Ibarra, the primary suspect in Lesly Palacio's killing, was arrested in Mexico.

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  • Eric Rangel Ibarra, accused in Leslie Palacio's 2020 death, is now in custody in Las Vegas. 10s
  • Police identified Ibarra as a suspect after determining foul play and reviewing video evidence. 21s
  • Ibarra's father, Jose, helped him escape to Mexico and dispose of Palacio's body. 34s
  • Ibarra was arrested in Mexico and extradited to Las Vegas after years on the run. 39s
  • Jose Ibarra served two years in prison and has since been released. 1m 28s
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