International murder suspect arrested by Tulsa police | News

TULSA, Okla. — A man wanted for a string of crimes, including a murder in El Salvador and another murder in Maryland, was arrested by Tulsa police Friday evening.

Victor Antonio Martinez Hernandez was initially wanted for murder in El Salvador before fleeing to the United States.

Hernandez arrived in Los Angeles where he violently attacked a 9-year-old girl and her mother during a home invasion.

He then ended up in Hartford, Maryland, where he killed mother of five Rachel Morin as she walked on a trail. Law enforcement believes Hernandez was hiding next to the trail where Morin was walking before attacking, killing her and fleeing the state.

On Friday evening, the FBI contacted Tulsa police and informed them that they believed he was in the Tulsa area.

The FBI and Tulsa Police went to a bar near 21st and Garnett and found Hernandez sitting at the bar and placed him under arrest.

Police said he initially lied about his identity and denied knowledge of the crimes.

He was then booked into the Tulsa County Jail and is awaiting extradition.

Tulsa Police shared the following statement in part on Facebook.

“This is the culmination of extensive efforts by multiple agencies across the United States. We are proud of our Tulsa police officers for stopping Hernandez's violent attacks on innocent people.”