Murder Suspect Wanted for Stabbing Ex-Wife,
Former Cop, 41 Times in Front of Children Added to 15 Most Wanted Fugitive List
Reward of up to $25,000 offered for
information directly leading to his arrest
Washington, D.C.
- The U.S. Marshals are intensifying their search for a murder suspect wanted
for allegedly stabbing his ex-wife, a former police officer, 41 times in front
of her young children.
Luis Octavio Frias, 34, is now on the
Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted fugitive list, and authorities are
asking the public for information that could lead to his arrest.
“Our 15 Most Wanted list is reserved for fugitives we
consider the worst of the worst,” said U.S. Marshals Service Deputy
Director David Anderson. “It is without a doubt, Frias deserves to
be on that list. The U.S. Marshals and our federal, state, and local
law enforcement partners will use every available resource to bring
Frias to justice for this heinous crime.”
On Aug. 8, 2013, Frias lay in wait for his ex-wife, Janett Reyna,
as she arrived to pick up her three young children at their
grandmother’s home. Frias attacked her as she entered the residence,
and allegedly stabbed Reyna 41 times, killing her in front of her
children. Reyna had filed a protection order against Frias just two
days prior to her death.
“Janett Reyna’s death not only devastated the lives of her
children, it also devastated her community,” said U.S. Marshal
Johnny Lee Kuhlman of the Western District of Oklahoma. “As a former
police officer with the Blackwell Police Department, Reyna took an
oath to protect and serve, and she did so honorably, especially for
the most vulnerable.”
“When Reyna was killed, she was serving as the domestic violence
prevention coordinator for the Ponca Tribal Police Department, where
she worked tirelessly to protect victims from the same violence and
abuse that ultimately ended her life,” said Kuhlman. “The Marshals
are determined to bring Frias to justice for this senseless crime,
and we implore the public to help us make that happen.”
Soon after the crime, the Kay County Sheriff’s Office charged
Frias with first-degree murder. Authorities believe Frias fled the
country and may have crossed the border into Mexico, but they are
asking the public to be vigilant, because he could be anywhere.
Frias is a 5-foot-11 white male weighing approximately 200
pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Other unique physical
characteristics include a tattoo on his left arm and discoloration
on both hands due to a skin condition called vitiligo. He may be
using the alias Louis Beltran in an attempt to hide his true
identity. A reward of up to $25,000
is being offered by the U.S. Marshals for information leading
directly to his arrest. Anyone with information is urged to contact
the nearest
USMS District Office, the
U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102,
or submit a tip using USMS Tips.
Additional information about the U.S. Marshals Service can be found at
http://www.usmarshals.gov.
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