An extensive international manhunt for the murder of a suburban lawyer ended in Mexico this week.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 5:37PMPolice revealed Monday a person wanted in connection with the Dec. 7 strangulation death of 36-year-old Jigar Patel in north suburban Northbrook has been charged but is not in custody.An Illinois murder suspect has been arrested nearly eight years after police said he murdered a suburban lawyer.
John Panaligan of Aurora was arrested in Tepic, Mexico on Monday in the murder of Northbrook attorney Victor Jigar Patel.At the time of his death, Patel, 36, was representing plaintiffs suing Panaligan in civil court.The U.S. Marshal's Office said Panaligan lured Patel to his office by scheduling an appointment and using a disguise before allegedly strangling him to death.
Two days later, Panaligan was detained at the Canadian border for allegedly smuggling a firearm into Canada.An arrest warrant for first-degree murder was issued for Panaligan Feb. 8, 2017. In November 2020 he was placed on the US Marshals' 15 Most Wanted. There was a reward offered of up to $25,000 for information leading to his capture.
Due to Panaligan's dual citizenship between the U.S. and the Republic of the Philippines, authorities believed he could have traveled anywhere.Copyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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