A manhunt spanning nearly two decades came to a close this week as 63-year-old Juvenal Salto, a suspect in a 2005 Elk Grove Village murder, was captured in Mexico and extradited to the United States. According to NBC Chicago, Salto is accused of committing the crime on Jan. 28, 2005, on the 2000 block of Busse Road. He now faces two counts of first-degree murder.
Evidence at the scene had implicated Salto soon after the murder, but he managed to elude capture, purportedly seeking refuge in Mexico. As per officials, determination in the lengthy investigation paid off as continued efforts and new leads emerged over the years. Salto's apprehension and extradition were possible due to significant collaboration among multiple agencies, including the FBI and the Chicago Police Department, as reported by The Daily Herald.
The lengthy pursuit of justice for the victim, Adolfo Jungo, involved local and federal law enforcement agencies working in tandem. In a statement obtained by NBC Chicago, the Elk Grove Village Police Department acknowledged the contributions of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, among others.
Scheduled to appear in a Rolling Meadows court for a bond hearing on Friday, Salto will finally have to face the charges that have loomed over him for nearly two decades. According to the Daily Herald, authorities were able to make a decisive move after Salto was located in Mexico; an effort facilitated by a myriad of law enforcement bodies.
