Illegal Accused of Murdering Teacher

An illegal immigrant has

Jose Melendez, 54, allegedly killed Sandra Hehir by

strangulation in her Worcester apartment, where she was

found, the Boston Globe reported.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials

confirmed to Breitbart Texas that they have placed an

immigration detainer on Melendez.

Melendez, according to police, also used the aliases

“Alvarado” and “Segura” and had a long criminal history,

with most recently being arrested in a neighboring region

of the state.

In 2014, Melendez defaulted on probation after being

convicted for breaking and entering, according to the

Globe, and is currently charged in two drug-related crimes

after he allegedly used a false name with Worcester police.

Hehir was called “Buffy” by her friends and family and was

a beloved educator in the local school district, according to

superintendent Maureen F. Binienda said of Hehir to the

Telegram. “I really hope that people join together and try

to find who did this.”

If released to ICE under any circumstance, Melendez will face deportation.