Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a suspected member of the MS-13 gang, has raised serious concerns about his behavior and potential threats to his family. His wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, recently filed a request for a protective order against him, revealing alarming statements he made. In her request, she claimed that Garcia told her ex-mother-in-law he could kill her and get away with it, as no one would hold him accountable.
The protective order request highlights a troubling incident where Garcia allegedly took a phone from Sura, locked their children in a bedroom, and prevented her from entering the house. Sura described feeling unsafe, stating that Garcia had physically assaulted her and threatened her life.
Adding to the gravity of the situation, bodycam footage from a 2022 traffic stop involving Garcia has surfaced. During the stop, a Tennessee state trooper suspected Garcia of human trafficking after noticing he had eight people in his vehicle. When questioned, Garcia claimed he was traveling from Maryland to St. Louis, Missouri. The trooper expressed concerns about Garcia’s activities, suggesting he was transporting individuals for money. Despite these suspicions, law enforcement was instructed not to detain Garcia after consulting with the FBI and ICE.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that Garcia has been identified as a member of the MS-13 gang by multiple courts in the past. She noted that both an immigration court and an appellate court ruled on his gang affiliation. Bondi emphasized that the decision to return Garcia to El Salvador rests with that country, not the United States.
El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, has stated that he will not allow Garcia to be released back into the country, raising questions about the future of this case and the safety of those involved. As the situation unfolds, concerns remain about the implications for Garcia’s family and the broader community.