Navy contractor and alleged illegal alien importer found murdered

Back in May 2004 I posted "[Navy] Base security scrutinized over illegal-immigrant workers" about one Miguel Ramos-Amaya. He was accused of importing illegal aliens - including MS-13 gang members - to work on the Navy base in Norfolk, VA. As in, the United States Navy, the one with those ships that are used in wars and to defend the country and all.

Now, comes "Feds investigated contractor found slain at his home":

...Authorities are not tying the killing of Miguel A. Ramos-Amaya, 37, who ran Mickey's Construction, to the federal investigation at this time, said Chris Amos, police spokesman.

But he added, "They're not closing any doors in terms of possible suspects or motives."

Ramos-Amaya was found at his home in the 1100 block of Templar Boulevard about 2 p.m. Monday. Three people in hooded sweatshirts were seen leaving the house, Amos said...

Ramos-Amaya's lawyer, Jon M. Babineau, said Ramos-Amaya had told somebody he had to stop by his house. Babineau theorized that he stumbled upon thieves there.

...In 2004, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities alleged in an affidavit for a search warrant that Ramos-Amaya was using undocumented aliens – including gang members – as cheap labor for his construction business, which did some work on the naval base.

...Ramos-Amaya fought the seizure and worked out a compromise.

He got back half his money, the computers and other assorted items. The government kept the other half of the money, as well as two handguns, court records show.

Ramos-Amaya was not charged in the case and Babineau said the government lacked evidence to show he committed crimes.

Fri, 10/14/2005 - 02:56 · Importance: 1