1995 Murder Suspect Extradited From Mexico

The Pasadena Police Department received information from an anonymous informant who knew the whereabouts of murder suspect, Raul A. Romero, who was hiding in Jalisco, Mexico. The U.S. Marshalls Office was given the information for investigation. The Marshalls conducted interviews and orchestrated the capture of Raul Alcazar Romero, MH 56. The arrest was in cooperation with Mexican authorities and Romero was arrested and jailed in Mexico for the past year.
The U.S. Marshalls and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office have been relentless in the processing of the extradition of Suspect Romero. On March 2, 2012, Romero was extradited and flown to the Los Angeles Airport to face United States persecution for the 1995 murder of Francisco Mora, MH 36 a Pasadena Resident.
Suspect Romero was booked in the Pasadena City jail. On Friday, March 2, 2012, Romero will be arraigned at the Pasadena Superior Court on Monday March 5, 2012.
On April 21, 1995, Francisco Mora was murdered at Cal Tech, 1201 E. California Blvd. Suspect Romero approached Victim Mora while he was sitting by the loading dock having lunch with co-workers. Romero shot Mora several times and fled the scene. Romero became jealous of the victim who was having lunch with Romero’s ex-wife. She was unharmed.
“This particular investigation and arrest highlights the collaboration between the Pasadena Police Department, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Marshalls Office. Moreover, the investigation underscores the Pasadena Police Department’s willingness to pursue predators beyond local boundaries. Although the murder occurred over a decade ago detectives frequently communicated with the Mexican authorities and federal law enforcement counterparts, which ultimately led the Romero’s arrest.” I am extremely proud of the department’s efforts to ensure Romero was apprehended and I hope his arrest and extradition helps bring closure to the family.”

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