Oklahoma Offers Reward for Murder Suspect
Authorities are offering $10,000 for information leading to the capture of a man wanted in a 2004 homicide case.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Crime — General
The Oklahoma Attorney General is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Alfonso Mondragon. Mondragon is charged with the first-degree murder of Shelley Huffman, who died in 2004.
Why it matters
The reward seeks to generate new leads from the public to assist investigators in tracking down a long-standing fugitive. Officials believe Mondragon may be currently hiding in Mexico.
Alfonso Mondragon is a fugitive charged with first-degree murder in the 2004 death of Shelley Huffman. He has been on the state's 10 Most Wanted list since its inception in September 2024, which has led to the capture of 17 other individuals.
The players
Alfonso Mondragon
He is a fugitive who is wanted for the first-degree murder of Shelley Huffman in a case dating back to 2004.
Shelley Huffman
She was the victim of a homicide in 2004 that resulted from blunt force trauma to the back of the head.
Oklahoma Attorney General
This state office is responsible for prosecuting major crimes and managing the state's 10 Most Wanted list.
Pryor Police Department
This local law enforcement agency is partnering with state authorities to search for the suspect.
The details
Mondragon stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and previously weighed approximately 160 pounds. The investigation into the death of Shelley Huffman, which was caused by blunt force trauma, is being conducted by the Attorney General's Office in partnership with the Pryor Police Department.
Timeline
Shelley Huffman died on October 23, 2004.
Alfonso Mondragon was born on May 12, 1975.
The 10 Most Wanted list was launched in September 2024.
The reward offer was renewed on October 23, 2026.
Legal Context
The case fits into the broader application of the Oklahoma Attorney General 10 Most Wanted program, which launched in September 2024 to prioritize the capture of serious offenders. Similar state-level task forces have historically been used to leverage public tips to clear long-standing warrant backlogs.
Residents who have information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect are encouraged to contact the Attorney General's office via phone or email. Cooperation from the public is essential to the ongoing search efforts currently being coordinated with local police.
The takeaway
The state continues to utilize public reward programs to generate leads on cold case fugitives. Providing tips through verified official channels remains the safest and most effective way for citizens to assist in these investigations.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing state investigations, see the Crime — General section.
More information
View the current list of fugitives on the Attorney General 10 Most Wanted page.
