Eastern Washington fugitive couple arrested in Mexico

SPOKANE – A fugitive couple charged in Franklin County, Washington, with the murder of a child
and multiple counts of child sex abuse were arrested March 22 in Mexico. Five children, who had been
listed as missing and endangered, were also recovered at the time of the arrest.

The fugitive investigation for Edgar Salvador Casian-Garcia, 34, and his girlfriend, Araceli Medina, 38,
was elevated to the U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted list on February 15. This was the first time that the agency had elevated a couple to its 15 Most Wanted list.

The U.S. Marshals in the Eastern District of Washington had developed information that placed the
fugitive couple in Mexico. 

All five children have been returned to the U.S. and are currently in the protective custody of
Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families.

Medina and Casian-Garcia remain in the custody of authorities in Mexico pending extradition
proceedings.

“We are so thankful that all five missing children have been rescued safely,” said John Bischoff, who
oversees the Missing Children Division at National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. “The charges against Araceli Medina and Edgar Casian-Garcia are heinous and we commend the unwavering dedication of law enforcement. This successful rescue is a testament to the critical importance of collaboration and community involvement in safeguarding our most vulnerable population.”

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Elkhorn Media Group

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