Homicide Suspect Extradited From Honduras to Indianapolis
Authorities returned a 48-year-old man to Indiana to face murder charges for a 2024 killing on the city's south side.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Violence
United States Marshals have extradited Zacarias Antonio Antunez-Padilla from Honduras to face a murder charge. He is accused of killing Dilmer Juarez Murillo at a south side apartment complex in late 2024.
Why it matters
The extradition marks the end of a long-running search for a suspect who fled the country immediately following the final homicide reported in Indianapolis in 2024.
Zacarias Antonio Antunez-Padilla is currently held without bond in the Marion County jail. He faces a murder charge filed in January 2025 following the death of 30-year-old Dilmer Juarez Murillo.
The players
Zacarias Antonio Antunez-Padilla
He is the 48-year-old suspect accused of the 2024 murder who recently returned to the United States after time in Honduras.
Dilmer Juarez Murillo
He was the 30-year-old victim of the final homicide recorded in Indianapolis during the 2024 calendar year.
United States Marshals Service
This federal law enforcement agency is responsible for the apprehension and transport of fugitives across international borders.
Marion County Jail
This local detention facility serves as the primary lockup for individuals awaiting trial in the Indianapolis judicial system.
The details
Witnesses identified 48-year-old Zacarias Antonio Antunez-Padilla as the shooter who killed Dilmer Juarez Murillo with a gunshot and two stab wounds. After the killing, the suspect reportedly abandoned his vehicle near a dumpster on Creek Way before fleeing the United States on an American Airlines flight to Honduras.
Timeline
December 30, 2024: Dilmer Juarez Murillo was killed at a south side apartment complex.
December 31, 2024: Police located the suspect's abandoned vehicle on Creek Way.
January 2025: Authorities filed formal murder charges against Zacarias Antonio Antunez-Padilla.
September 2026: United States Marshals extradited the suspect back to Indiana.
Legal Context
The apprehension of this suspect closes the investigation into the final entry in the 2024 Indianapolis homicide tally. His extradition reflects standard international cooperation protocols used when suspects attempt to evade domestic charges by crossing borders.
The suspect is now in the custody of the Marion County jail, removing a fugitive from the local community. Residents can expect the case to move forward through the court system as the suspect prepares to stand trial.
The takeaway
This case underscores the reach of law enforcement in tracking fugitives who flee internationally to evade prosecution. It serves as a reminder that violent crimes in the city are subject to long-term investigations regardless of where a suspect attempts to relocate.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox 59.
