Illegal immigrant admitted to killing woman on her 21st birthday
An illegal immigrant, Jhon Moises Chacaguasay-Ilbis, confessed to the heinous crime of strangling a young woman, Joselyn Jhoana Toaquiza, on her 21st birthday. This chilling incident took place in Syracuse, with Chacaguasay-Ilbis admitting to second-degree murder in a local court. The brutal act of violence was carried out on June 18, leading to the tragic death of Toaquiza, as revealed by Onondaga County Assistant District Attorney Rob Moran.
In a shocking turn of events, it was disclosed that both the perpetrator and the victim were in the United States illegally. Hailing from Ecuador, Chacaguasay-Ilbis and Toaquiza were childhood acquaintances, with a deep-rooted connection that ultimately culminated in a senseless act of violence. Despite their illegal status in the country, their paths crossed tragically on that fateful day.
As part of a plea deal, Judge Ted Limpert agreed to a sentence of no more than 25 years to life behind bars for Chacaguasay-Ilbis. This leniency in sentencing has sparked outrage and debate, considering the gravity of the offense committed by the perpetrator. The legal proceedings shed light on the complexities and challenges posed by cases involving illegal immigrants within the criminal justice system.
The details of the crime paint a grim picture of the events that transpired on that ill-fated day. Chacaguasay-Ilbis was staying at an Airbnb at the time of the murder, having traveled to meet Toaquiza on her birthday. Surveillance footage captured the chilling moments when the pair entered the Airbnb, only for tragedy to unfold later. The perpetrator was seen carrying a lifeless Toaquiza on his back, using a ligature to suffocate her in a heart-wrenching act of violence.
Following the murder, Chacaguasay-Ilbis callously buried Toaquiza’s body in a shallow grave in Lincoln Park before fleeing to New York City on a Greyhound bus. The discovery of the victim’s remains on June 22 sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the brutal reality of domestic violence and senseless killings that plague society.
The legal journey of Chacaguasay-Ilbis, from his illegal entry into the country in El Paso, Texas, to the tragic murder of Toaquiza in Syracuse, underscores the complexities of immigration enforcement and border security. The case shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in dealing with illegal immigrants who commit violent crimes within the country.
As the sentencing date for Chacaguasay-Ilbis looms on the horizon, the community grapples with the aftermath of this senseless tragedy. The memory of Joselyn Jhoana Toaquiza, a young woman with her whole life ahead of her, serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of violence and the need for justice to prevail. The echoes of her untimely death reverberate through the corridors of the legal system, urging for a fair and just resolution to this harrowing tale of loss and grief.
