Alexis Flores Charged in 2000 Kidnapping, Rape and Murder of 5-Year-Old
Flores faces charges in the death of Iriana DeJesus; the case is at the charging stage and remains undecided.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 1, 2026, 12:17 p.m. ET
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Sep 1, 2026, 12:22 p.m. ET
Alexis Flores Charged in 2000 Kidnapping, Rape and Murder of 5-Year-Old
Alexis Flores has been charged with kidnapping, raping and murdering 5-year-old Iriana DeJesus in 2000, according to abc7chicago.com. The charges were announced on September 1, 2026.
The case is at the charging stage and has not been resolved. Flores has not been tried, and the matter remains undecided. As with any charge, he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The case was investigated by the FBI and is being prosecuted by the District Attorney's Office.
Sep 1, 2026, 12:17 p.m. ETFirst report
Alexis Flores Charged in Kidnapping, Rape and Murder Case
On September 1, 2026, the District Attorney's Office announced charges against Alexis Flores in connection with a kidnapping, rape, and murder case. Flores is accused of kidnapping, raping, and murdering Iriana in 2000.
The charges are at the charging stage and have not been decided in court. Flores is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The FBI is listed among the investigating agencies.
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