Christian Daniel Castro-Alvarez, a 17-year old illegal alien, surrendered to Federal authorities and entered a plea of guilty in U.S. District Court regarding the July 23, 2009 murder of Border Patrol Agent Robert W. Rosas near the border in Campo, California. The other assailants remain at large. Through his attorney, Castro-Alvarez  claims that he was only trying to rob Agent Rosas, but shot him in an ensuing struggle over a firearm. The crime with which he is charged, second-degree murder of a federal officer in perpetration of a robbery, is punishable by a maximum term of life in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for February 19, 2010.

The National Border Patrol Council is relieved that one of Agent Rosas' murderers will be held accountable for this atrocious and senseless crime, and is hopeful that his cooperation will lead to the arrest and conviction of the other perpetrators.

Read the Plea Agreement