Double homicide suspect Julio Valdez arrested in Mexico

Julio Valdez, a suspect in the double homicide of 43-year-old Alice Montejano and her 19-year-old son Reuel Huerta, was arrested in Rosarito, Mexico, after a nearly two-month manhunt. The victims were found dead on December 23, 2024, prompting an extensive investigation by the Stockton Police Department, which revealed that Valdez, who knew the victims, was potentially motivated by domestic issues. After authorities increased the reward for information on his location to $35,000, Valdez was apprehended by U.S. Marshals and Mexican police. He is currently awaiting extradition to San Joaquin County to face charges. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the murders continues, with police noting the crime appeared particularly brutal. Family members indicated that Valdez was in a relationship with Montejano at the time of her death.