MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A fugitive wanted out of Manatee County for a 2019 murder was found in another country.
The suspect, Irving Zuniga, is now back in Manatee County in connection with the death of an 18-year-old.
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The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said Zuniga made a costly mistake which helped them track him down to Mexico City.
“Glad for the sake of the family and some closure in this case for all those who had to deal with knowing that this guy was on the run,” said Randy Warren, public information officer for the sheriff’s office…