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Ilam Mateo Espinoza Castaneda
Coverage of Ilam Mateo Espinoza Castaneda in the Nexus archive.
- ICE detainer placed on woman after 8-year-old killed in crash near Uptown Charlotte
An ICE detainer was placed on Mayra Castaneda after she was charged in the death of 8-year-old Ilam Mateo Espinoza Castaneda, killed in a high-speed crash near Uptown Charlotte. Castaneda, who lacked legal immigration status, is being held on an immigration bond due to community risk concerns and faces charges including felony death by vehicle and reckless driving.
- Charlotte woman placed under $1M bond after 8-year-old passenger killed in vehicle crash, police say
A Charlotte woman was placed under a $1 million bond after an 8-year-old passenger died in a vehicle crash. The driver, Mayra Castaneda, was found impaired, driving 80 mph in a 50 mph zone without a license when the car hit a tree. She faces charges including felony death by vehicle and reckless driving.