Topline: Authorities issued an AMBER alert on Tuesday, but informed the public on Wednesday that the suspect “may have fled to Mexico.”
Published: January 30, 2025 8:30 am ET
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HANFORD, CA — Police say a California man fled to Mexico with two young children after allegedly killing their mother.
According to the Kings County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the 11500 block of Fourth Place, in Hanford, California, for a request to check the welfare of an adult female.
Upon arrival, deputies located the known female dead from a gunshot wound.
ABC affiliate KTRK reported the victim was identified as 22-year-old Madeline Rose Cuevas.
Over the course of the investigation, detectives identified the suspect as 23-year-old Jonathan Alexis Maldonado-Cruz, of Hanford.
Police believe Maldonado-Cruz left the residence at approximately 1:00 a.m. on January 28, 2025, with two female children he shared with the victim, three-year-old Arya and two-year-old Alana.
Maldonado-Cruz left the residence driving a 2020 Hyundai Elantra, 4-door, grey in color, with California License #8LZD084. With the assistance of the California Highway Patrol, Detectives issued an AMBER Alert, containing the above-mentioned information.
AMBER Alert poster issued by the Kings County Sheriff’s Office.
Anyone with information regarding this case, or the whereabouts of Jonathan or the children is asked to contact Detective Tyler Haener at 559-670-9320 or 559-852-2818or Kings County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 559-852-2720. Information can also be provided anonymously by contacting 559-852-4554.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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HANFORD, CA — Police say a California man fled to Mexico with two young children after allegedly killing their mother.
According to the Kings County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the 11500 block of Fourth Place, in Hanford, California, for a request to check the welfare of an adult female.
Upon arrival, deputies located the known female dead from a gunshot wound.
ABC affiliate KTRK reported the victim was identified as 22-year-old Madeline Rose Cuevas.
Over the course of the investigation, detectives identified the suspect as 23-year-old Jonathan Alexis Maldonado-Cruz, of Hanford.
Police believe Maldonado-Cruz left the residence at approximately 1:00 a.m. on January 28, 2025, with two female children he shared with the victim, three-year-old Arya and two-year-old Alana.
Maldonado-Cruz left the residence driving a 2020 Hyundai Elantra, 4-door, grey in color, with California License #8LZD084. With the assistance of the California Highway Patrol, Detectives issued an AMBER Alert, containing the above-mentioned information.
AMBER Alert poster issued by the Kings County Sheriff’s Office.
Anyone with information regarding this case, or the whereabouts of Jonathan or the children is asked to contact Detective Tyler Haener at 559-670-9320 or 559-852-2818or Kings County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 559-852-2720. Information can also be provided anonymously by contacting 559-852-4554.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Police: Man Allegedly Guns Down Woman, Flees to Mexico With Their Two Young Children
Authorities issued an AMBER alert on Tuesday, but informed the public on Wednesday that the suspect “may have fled to Mexico.”
By Jacob Charles
Published: January 30, 2025 8:30 am ET
HANFORD, CA — Police say a California man fled to Mexico with two young children after allegedly killing their mother.
According to the Kings County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the 11500 block of Fourth Place, in Hanford, California, for a request to check the welfare of an adult female.
Upon arrival, deputies located the known female dead from a gunshot wound.
ABC affiliate KTRK reported the victim was identified as 22-year-old Madeline Rose Cuevas.
Over the course of the investigation, detectives identified the suspect as 23-year-old Jonathan Alexis Maldonado-Cruz, of Hanford.
Police believe Maldonado-Cruz left the residence at approximately 1:00 a.m. on January 28, 2025, with two female children he shared with the victim, three-year-old Arya and two-year-old Alana.
Maldonado-Cruz left the residence driving a 2020 Hyundai Elantra, 4-door, grey in color, with California License #8LZD084. With the assistance of the California Highway Patrol, Detectives issued an AMBER Alert, containing the above-mentioned information.
AMBER Alert poster issued by the Kings County Sheriff’s Office.
Anyone with information regarding this case, or the whereabouts of Jonathan or the children is asked to contact Detective Tyler Haener at 559-670-9320 or 559-852-2818or Kings County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 559-852-2720. Information can also be provided anonymously by contacting 559-852-4554.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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