An tragic occurrence on his property led to the death of a person who was thought to be from Mexico, and the rancher, who has a lengthy history in Arizona, now faces major repercussions. The 73-year-old is presently being detained in custody on a $1 million bail while the horrific investigation continues.
George Alan Kelly, 73, was detained last week by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s office in Nogales, Arizona, on suspicion of first-degree murder in connection with an incident on January 30. The Associated Press is looking into this occurrence because it is significant and may have broad repercussions.
A 48-year-old Mexican from Nogales named Gabriel Cuen-Butimea has been identified as the dead by authorities. Investigators were able to identify him thanks to a Mexican voter registration card that was on his person.
Cuen-Butimea has a regrettable history of unlawful border crossings and deportations; according to federal court documents cited by the U.K.’s Daily Mail, he was sent to Mexico as recently as 2016.
According to sheriff’s chief deputy Gerardo Castillo, the unfortunate incident took place at Kelly’s Cattle Ranch near Kino Springs, a place renowned for its rustic appeal.
This location was an ambitious 1.5 miles from its source of inspiration and influence and was situated close over the border in Mexico.
“It doesn’t seem like Mr. Kelly and the decedent knew each other,” According to Nogales International, Castillo remarked.
The Border Patrol got a tip of a “possible active shooter” around 2:40 PM on January 30. A “group of people running” was mentioned in the report, according to the report’s author “was unsure if he was getting shot at as well.”
Someone who went by the name “Allen” reported an event to us.
Following a second complaint submitted later in the evening, deputies conducted further investigation and uncovered a corpse up to 150 yards from Kelly’s residence.
The deceased was killed by a single bullet, according to Detective Castillo.
He said that Kelly was detained because of “investigation initially revealed that he had shot in the area.”
According to Castillo, authorities are still in the dark about the weapon used to kill Cuen-Butimea.
On January 31, Kelly pleaded with Justice of the Peace Emilio Velasquez in Nogales Court to lower his bail amount since his wife would be alone at their ranch if he was unable to do time for his crime.
According to Nogales International, he stated. “She’s there by herself … nobody to take care of her, the livestock. Or the ranch. And I’m not going anywhere. I can’t come up with a million dollars. Is there … Would you consider reducing it to any degree?”
The appeal was turned down.
Let George Kelly go. Here he is in his own country being held on such high bail. Where are his rights?? The Illegal Immigrant should not have been on his property, let alone he should never have been allowed to cross the border. Biden should be held responsible. He is ruining our Country, I pray he isn’t elected to a 2nd term.
If he had told them he was a life long Democrat he could have gotten out without any bail !