LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The mom of a girl murdered in 2023 stated Wednesday she was grateful police arrested her daughter’s alleged killer after almost two years on the run.
Tabatha Tozzi, 26, was shot within the head on April 22, 2023, exterior a west valley residence close to Alta Drive and Cimarron Street. She died two days later from her accidents. Police later recognized her accused killer as Oswaldo “Nate” Perez-Sanchez, now 32, her boyfriend.
Mexican authorities arrested Perez-Sanchez on Tuesday in Northern Mexico, the 8 Information Now Investigators first reported Tuesday night.
Authorities in Mexico arrested a person Tuesday almost two years after Las Vegas police accused him of killing his girlfriend, the 8 Information Now Investigators first reported. (Police in Mexico added the black line over the defendant’s eyes.) (FGJE Sonora)
Regina Lacerda, Tozzi’s mom, declined to touch upon the arrest Tuesday evening however launched a press release Wednesday.
“I’m joyful and in addition very unhappy,” the statement said in part. “I knew in my coronary heart this second was arriving quickly, and it lastly did.”
Tozzi’s mom beforehand advised the 8 Information Now Investigators her daughter was making an attempt to interrupt up with Perez-Sanchez. His arrest comes amid new allegations of a second homicide involving a girl in Mexico. Authorities in Mexico recognized that girl as Vivian Karely.
“Her name deserves to be honored, and we will keep honoring her as well,” Lacerda stated. “I am heartbroken that the mother will be going through what I’ve gone through these last two years. I don’t desire this on anyone! It is very painful to lose your daughter and especially through a horrible feminicide. No mother deserves this, and I want the family to know that I am here to support them and will fight with them for justice.”
A activity power, together with the FBI and the U.S. Marshals, had looked for Perez-Sanchez in Mexico.
“The fight is not over,” Lacerda stated. “Justice is still not completely served. We want him to serve prison time and for him to serve ideally, here in Las Vegas. We are now on another wait to see what happens, and we will continue fighting for justice to be completely served. “
A United States treaty with Mexico dictates how the extradition course of works. In keeping with federal paperwork, the treaty requires criminals arrested in Mexico, ought to they be convicted within the U.S., to not face the loss of life penalty or a life sentence. The method can take years and can possible be delayed, if it occurs in any respect, due to Perez-Sanchez’s cost in Mexico.
“I want to say thank you to everyone that has supported us and is still supporting us,” Lacerda stated. “Thank you to the police, the FBI, the Marshal[s], the Mexican police, the media here and the media in Mexico. Thank you Taby Tribe and all the people that have reached out, who have spread Taby’s story and supported us. I truly appreciate it so much.”
Lacerda will maintain a celebration of life for Tozzi at Craig Ranch Park on April 24 from 2-5 p.m.
