A Haitian national now facing murder and other serious charges in Florida entered the United States illegally in 2024 and was subsequently released into the country by the Biden administration, the Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday.
DHS officials identified the suspect as 28-year-old Whycliff Longin, who allegedly entered the U.S. illegally through Florida two years ago. Despite his unlawful entry, federal authorities under the Biden administration permitted him to remain in the U.S. interior, according to DHS.
“This dangerous illegal alien should have never been allowed into our country in the first place,” DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement. “If it weren’t for the Biden administration’s reckless open-border policies, Amadette Longin would still be alive. ICE has lodged a detainer and will work with our partners in Florida to make sure this killer is never released onto our streets ever again.”
Longin was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office after authorities say he murdered his aunt, Amadette Longin, and attempted to strangle his cousin.
According to investigators, Longin’s cousin told police that she awoke to find him strangling her. She was ultimately able to escape his grip and take refuge in a bathroom inside the residence.
Responding officers later located Longin at a neighboring duplex and took him into custody.
Police searching the residence subsequently discovered Amadette Longin dead inside. Relatives told investigators that Amadette had allowed Whycliff Longin to stay at her home.
Longin is now charged with murder, attempted murder, battery and burglary involving battery. He remains jailed in Lee County, while ICE has placed a detainer on him to prevent his release into the community.
{Matzav.com}
