After more than 25 years as a fugitive, Alexis Flores has been returned to Philadelphia to face charges in connection with the kidnapping, rape and murder of 5-year-old Iriana DeJesus.

Flores was captured on February 11, 2026, in Lepaera, Honduras, through the efforts of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Transnational Anti-Gang Task Force and Honduran authorities. Following an extensive international extradition process, Flores was transported back to Philadelphia with assistance from the FBI.

Flores is charged with Murder, Rape, Kidnapping, and related offenses. He is now in custody in Philadelphia.

The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be shared as they become available.

On Sunday, August 30, 2026, at approximately 1:51 p.m., officers from the 35th District responded to the 1600 block of Conlyn Street for a report of a barricaded person after a gunshot was heard from inside a residence. A barricade was declared.

At approximately 2:50 p.m., the barricade was ended. Two adult females were located inside the residence and pronounced deceased at the scene by Medics at approximately 2:51 p.m.

Preliminary information indicates that this incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide. The relationship between the two females has not been established at this time, and the motive remains unknown. The scene is being held, and the investigation is ongoing with the Homicide Unit.

The Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit is looking to identify the suspect, depicted in the following surveillance video excerpts, as part of an ongoing investigation into the homicide by shooting of a 60-years-old male, that occurred on Monday, August 5th, 2024, at about 2:51 AM, at Rising Sun Avenue and Goodman Street.