Six illegal immigrants have been charged with the murder of a South Carolina mother, Larisha Thompson, exposing the direct threat President Trump warned about when criminals exploit America’s southern border.
Key Takeaways
- Six illegal immigrants aged 13-21 have been arrested for the murder of 40-year-old mother of two Larisha Thompson during an apparent robbery in Lancaster, South Carolina.
- The Department of Homeland Security has placed detainers on all suspects, who are subject to removal from the U.S. under federal immigration law.
- Ballistic evidence links the murder weapon to a previous burglary attempt committed by the same suspects.
- Rep. Ralph Norman highlights this case as evidence of nationwide dangers from uncontrolled illegal immigration following years of open borders.
- A judge has denied bond for the three adult suspects charged with murder, attempted armed robbery, and burglary.
Mother of Two Murdered by Gang of Illegal Immigrants
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office has charged six illegal immigrants with the murder of Larisha Thompson, a 40-year-old mother of two who was shot and killed on May 2 while driving to meet friends in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The suspects, ranging in age from 13 to 21, allegedly attempted to rob Thompson in what authorities describe as a random act of violence. Thompson was found deceased in her vehicle with a gunshot wound in what has become a tragic example of violent crime connected to illegal immigration.
The investigation led to the arrest of three adults and three juveniles. The adult suspects have been identified as Jahari Buford (18), Kevin Torres-Chirinos (19), and Javier Ramirez-Ramirez (21). All three face charges of murder, attempted armed robbery, and second-degree burglary, with Torres-Chirinos facing additional firearms charges. The three juvenile suspects, whose identities have not been released due to their age, face the same serious charges. The Department of Homeland Security has placed detainers on all six individuals.
Evidence Links Suspects to Multiple Crimes
Investigators utilized digital surveillance and ballistic evidence to connect the suspects to both Thompson’s murder and a separate burglary attempt at a local store. The firearm used in Thompson’s killing was traced back to this earlier crime. Lancaster Sheriff Barry Faile stated that the community is now safer with these suspects in custody. The investigation revealed that the six individuals were working together in what appears to be an organized criminal group, despite their young ages.
“Two children will not have a mother to come home to. It can happen anywhere, at any time. That’s the sad part. We’ve seen it all over the country,” stated Republican South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman.
A judge has denied bond for the three adult suspects, recognizing the serious nature of the crimes and the potential flight risk they pose. All six suspects are subject to removal from the United States under federal immigration law, highlighting the additional complications that arise when violent crimes are committed by individuals who have entered the country illegally. Thompson’s family is left grieving and struggling to understand how such a senseless tragedy could occur.
Congressman Warns of Nationwide Threat from Illegal Immigration
Rep. Ralph Norman has been vocal about the broader implications of this case, pointing to it as evidence of the dangers posed by years of lax border enforcement under the previous administration. Norman emphasized that similar tragedies have occurred across the country, affecting communities far from the southern border. The congressman connected this case to the wider issue of national security and the unknown threats posed by individuals who have entered the country illegally.
“The positive thing is: the border’s secure now, but you’ve got to realize: four years of leaving the doors open to over 160 countries to put criminals and anybody else that wanted to come into the country. You wouldn’t open your house up like that. Yet the Democrats are still not condemning what Joe Biden intentionally did. But it’s a new day, and hopefully, [it is] going to be straightened out in time,” said Republican South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman.
Norman’s comments reflect growing concerns about the consequences of previous border policies and the challenges facing the current administration as it works to secure the border and address the presence of undocumented individuals already in the country. The tragic death of Larisha Thompson serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of policy failures and the importance of effective immigration enforcement. As the case proceeds through the legal system, it will likely continue to fuel debate about immigration policy and public safety.
