Getting Away With Murder Is Mexico A Safe Haven For Killers

"Today, this subcommittee will examine extradition problems the United States has had with the Government of Mexico. In particular, we are going to address the case of the State of Florida v. Jose Luis Del Toro. We will not take anything for granted in this hearing. I want to provide background on the depth of this particular case which I believe may be useful for the subcommittee. The U.S. Government has requested the extradition of Jose Luis Del Toro to Florida where he is wanted for the brutal murder of Sheila Bellush, a resident of Sarasota, FL. The U.S. Government has waited more than 18 months for action on this matter. The Government of Mexico has refused to turn over Jose Luis Del Toro, despite our complete cooperation and agreement to every demand"--Page 2.

Hearing on extradition problems the U.S. has had with the Government of Mexico. In particular, it addresses the case of the State of Florida v. Jose Luis Del Toro. The U.S. Government has requested the extradition of Jose Luis Del Toro to Florida where he is wanted for the brutal murder of Sheila Bellush. The U.S. Government has waited more than 18 months for action on this matter. Witnesses: James Bellush, husband of Sheila Bellush; Jamison S. Borek, Deputy Legal Advisor, U.S. Dept. of State; Mary Lee Warren, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Dept. of justice; and Earl Moreland, district attorney, Sarasota, FL, accompanied by Charlie Roberts, assistant State attorney.

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