Octaviano Juarez-Corro

Octaviano Juarez-Corro (December 22, 1973 – January 22, 2023) was a Mexican-American fugitive who was added to the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on September 8, 2021.[1] He was wanted for the murders of Raymundo Munoz-Silva and Julio Diaz-Guillen, who were shot and killed execution style at South Shore Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 29, 2006. Three other people were injured during the shooting. Authorities believed he was hiding in Mexico.[2] Juarez-Corro was the 525th fugitive to be placed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. The FBI offered a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to his capture.[3] He was captured in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, on February 3, 2022.[4]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Juarez and the second or maternal family name is Corro.

Octaviano Juarez-Corro
Photograph taken in 2006
Photograph taken in 2006
FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive
Charges
Reward$100,000
AliasOctaviano Corro
Octaviano Juarez Corro
Octavio Juarez
Description
Born(1973-12-22)December 22, 1973
Mexico
DiedJanuary 22, 2023(2023-01-22) (aged 49)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
NationalityMexican
GenderMale
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm) to 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight180–200 lb (82–91 kg)
Status
AddedSeptember 8, 2021
CaughtFebruary 3, 2022
Number525
Captured

Murders

On May 29, 2006, Memorial Day in the United States, Juarez-Corro's estranged wife and daughter arrived at a picnic at the South Shore Park in Milwaukee. Juarez-Corro, who was not invited, requested that he see his daughter, but his wife told him he was not allowed to see her. He became agitated and pulled out a handgun. He allegedly lined up four people and shot them all execution-style.[5] He killed his wife's boyfriend, along with a bystander who was also attending the picnic.[6][7]

Capture

Juarez-Corro was arrested on February 3, 2022, in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.[4] He spent nearly sixteen years on the run.[8]

Death

Juarez-Corro was found unresponsive in his cell at the Milwaukee County Jail on January 22, 2023, and was pronounced dead at 6:45 a.m. CST. He was 49.[9]

References
  1. "Octaviano Juarez-Corro". Federal Bureau of Investigation. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  2. "Milwaukee man added to FBI list of Top 10 Most Wanted fugitives". WISN-TV. September 8, 2021.
  3. "Man Accused in Milwaukee Shooting Added to Most Wanted List". WMAQ-TV. September 9, 2021.
  4. "Policía de Zapopan capturó a uno de los 10 más buscados por el FBI". Infobae (in Spanish). February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  5. "Milwaukee fugitive added to FBI's 10 Most Wanted list; $100K reward to find Octaviano Juarez-Corro". WDJT-TV. September 8, 2021.
  6. "Wisconsin Domestic Violence Homicide Report 2006-2007" (PDF). End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin. September 2008.
  7. "Wis. Cops Hunt for Park Shooting Suspect". Associated Press. May 30, 2006.
  8. "Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Octaviano Juarez-Corro Captured". Federal Bureau of Investigation. February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  9. "Former 'Most Wanted' fugitive dies in custody at Milwaukee County Jail". January 23, 2023.
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