The mother of a Maryland woman, Rachel Morin, who was raped and murdered by an undocumented migrant, spoke out against President Biden’s indifference to the nation’s border crisis in a emotional interview with Fox News Digital. Patty Morin expressed frustration that the victims of crimes committed by undocumented migrants are being overlooked, leaving devastation in their wake for families and communities. Rachel’s attacker, Victor Martinez Hernandez, was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma after a nationwide manhunt and charged with her murder. Patty described the loss of her daughter as leaving her in psychological shambles, comparing it to having a candle extinguished, with similar lights being extinguished across America as a result of similar tragedies.
The murder of Rachel Morin is one of many headline-grabbing cases that have drawn attention to the immigration debate and sparked fear in communities about the impact of undocumented migrants. In recent months, there have been incidences of violent crimes committed by individuals who entered the US illegally, including the murder of a 12-year-old girl in Texas, the rape of a 13-year-old girl in New York City, and the slaying of a Georgia nursing school student. Martinez Hernandez was alleged to have dragged Rachel off a hiking trail, beaten her severely, and left her body with multiple injuries before fleeing the scene. He had previously been accused of assaulting a 9-year-old girl and her mother during a home invasion in Los Angeles before Rachel’s murder.
Patty and her family attended Martinez Hernandez’s court appearance, where emotions ran high as they saw his face on a TV screen in the courtroom. She expressed her belief that her daughter knew she was not going to survive the attack and was likely thinking about her children in her final moments. Patty reiterated her stance on immigration, stating that she is not against immigration but advocates for a thorough vetting process to ensure the safety of individuals entering the country. She criticized the current administration for its handling of the immigration crisis and its impact on victims of crimes committed by undocumented migrants.
Rachel’s boyfriend reported her missing in May after she went hiking and never returned, sparking a nationwide manhunt for her killer. Martinez Hernandez had stayed with relatives in Maryland during this time before leaving abruptly, leaving behind DNA evidence that linked him to the crime scene. Patty described the agony of imagining her daughter’s final moments and the helplessness and fear she must have experienced. She expressed disappointment in President Biden’s lack of concern for victims of crimes committed by undocumented migrants and stated that former President Trump had reached out to her following Rachel’s death, showing genuine concern and empathy.
Patty emphasized the natural instinct of a mother to protect her children and expressed sadness at feeling helpless and unsafe in the face of the government’s perceived indifference to the plight of victims of crimes committed by undocumented migrants. However, she did not receive any contact from President Biden’s office and felt disconnected from the current administration’s approach to the issue. Martinez Hernandez’s attorney did not respond to requests for comment, and the White House Press Office did not provide a comment on the case. Patty stressed the importance of addressing the immigration crisis and prioritizing the safety of American families impacted by crimes committed by undocumented individuals.
