Dennys Tarraza, wanted for 2010 murder of Ramon Leonardo-Cruz, arrested in Florida

Published: Aug. 09, 2013, 11:44 a.m.

George Graham | Special to The Republican

UPDATE, 2:25 p.m.: Tarraza was ordered held without right to bail.
» An updated story has been posted

SPRINGFIELD — A 28-year-old fugitive murder suspect, wanted for the murder of Ramon Leonardo-Cruz in 2010, was arrested in Florida and has been extradited back to the city, police said.

The suspect, Dennys Tarraza, is slated to be arraigned this morning in Hampden Superior Court.

Prosecutors said that Tarraza is a suspect in the murder or Ramon Leonardo-Cruz.

This story has been updated to include the correct name of Tarraza's alleged victim.

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