Brandon Ortiz-Vite Sentenced to 39 Years for Murder

Brandon Ortiz-Vite, a Mexican national who illegally re-entered the U.S. after being deported in 2020, was sentenced to 39 years in a Michigan prison for the murder of Ruby Garcia. The crime occurred after an argument on March 22, where Ortiz-Vite shot Garcia in the head and left her body on a Grand Rapids highway. The case has garnered attention in the U.S. presidential race due to Ortiz-Vite's immigration status, with former President Trump criticizing the current administration's border policies. During the sentencing, Ortiz-Vite expressed remorse and acknowledged his drug use, yet emphasized that his actions do not define his people. Judge Mark Trusock labeled Ortiz-Vite a 'cold-blooded murderer,' highlighting the intentional nature of the crime. The incident has intensified the debate on immigration, a key concern among Trump's supporters according to a recent survey.