Texas Child Murder Suspect Terry Bryan Rivera: Arrested at US-Mexico Border
In a gripping development in the Cloverleaf murder case, Terry Bryan Rivera, the main suspect in the tragic killing of a 12-year-old boy, has been apprehended by authorities. The case has captured the attention of the Houston community and beyond, shedding light on a harrowing story of crime and the subsequent manhunt.
The Crime
On March 4, 2024, the Houston community was shaken by the murder of 12-year-old Carlos Fernandez. The boy was reportedly trying to protect his two younger sisters, who are also Rivera’s daughters, when he was fatally shot. Rivera, the ex-boyfriend of the victim’s mother, fled the scene, initiating a search that would last for days.
The Manhunt and Arrest
Terry Bryan Rivera, aged 27, was on the run until his recent capture near the Mexico border. Border Patrol agents arrested Rivera on Monday as he attempted to re-enter the United States via the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville. Using biometric verification and checking against federal law enforcement databases, agents were able to confirm Rivera’s identity and his outstanding capital murder warrant.
