Raigoza-Martinez Gets 20 Years for Nashville Murder as ICE Seeks Deportation
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 25
Raigoza-Martinez Gets 20 Years for Nashville Murder as ICE Seeks Deportation
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 25
Summary
Ulises Raigoza-Martinez pleaded guilty on July 22 to murder, theft and evidence tampering in the 2024 killing of Nashville restaurant owner Matt Carney, drawing a 20-year prison sentence.
Prosecutors said Raigoza-Martinez was stealing tools from Carney's pickup outside Smokin' Thighs on June 19, 2024, then sped off and struck the 42-year-old owner when he confronted him; Carney died July 4.
ICE has lodged a detainer asking Tennessee officials to notify the agency before Raigoza-Martinez is released, so federal authorities can take custody and start removal proceedings.
DHS said the Mexican citizen entered the United States illegally through Texas in 2021 and will face deportation if state officials honor the detainer after his prison term.