Wyatt earp
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It will be a deterrent in the desert when many more illegal die, I didn't know it was a felony, 20 years in jail if a person is deported and sneaks back in..
Border crossers, and the desert that claims them
Border crossers, and the desert that claims them
Daniel Gonzalez | azcentral.comUSA TODAY NETWORK
As she climbs out of the truck, it’s clear Selene Ramirez has never hiked in the desert.
Her flimsy sneakers are no match for the thorny cholla pods that easily pierce foam-rubber soles.
And as she shoulders her small backpack, it is obvious Ramirez is not carrying enough water for a nearly five-hour trek on a day when the late-June temperatures will soar to 108 degrees.
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The remains of at least 2,832 migrants have been found in southern Arizona since 2001, according to the Arizona OpenGIS Initiative for Deceased Migrants. Nearly 40 percent (1,089) have never been identified.
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Prior to 2000, fewer than five dead migrants were found in southern Arizona each year, according to the OpenGIS data.
But the number soared to 79 in 2001, as illegal immigration from Mexico to the U.S. surged and increased border security in California and Texas funneled more migrants through more remote and dangerous routes in Arizona.
The peak came in 2010, when 224 remains were found.
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But re-entering the U.S. illegally after being deported is a felony. And as a convicted felon if caught again, Martinez would face up to 20 years in federal prison — which might explain why he decided to take such a remote and dangerous route.
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What’s more daunting is the other side. It's an 80-mile journey to Gila Bend, the most common smuggling destination. The hike through mountainous desert terrain can take seven to 10 days.
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Border crossers, and the desert that claims them
Border crossers, and the desert that claims them
Daniel Gonzalez | azcentral.comUSA TODAY NETWORK
As she climbs out of the truck, it’s clear Selene Ramirez has never hiked in the desert.
Her flimsy sneakers are no match for the thorny cholla pods that easily pierce foam-rubber soles.
And as she shoulders her small backpack, it is obvious Ramirez is not carrying enough water for a nearly five-hour trek on a day when the late-June temperatures will soar to 108 degrees.
*Snip*
The remains of at least 2,832 migrants have been found in southern Arizona since 2001, according to the Arizona OpenGIS Initiative for Deceased Migrants. Nearly 40 percent (1,089) have never been identified.
*Snip*
Prior to 2000, fewer than five dead migrants were found in southern Arizona each year, according to the OpenGIS data.
But the number soared to 79 in 2001, as illegal immigration from Mexico to the U.S. surged and increased border security in California and Texas funneled more migrants through more remote and dangerous routes in Arizona.
The peak came in 2010, when 224 remains were found.
*Snip*
But re-entering the U.S. illegally after being deported is a felony. And as a convicted felon if caught again, Martinez would face up to 20 years in federal prison — which might explain why he decided to take such a remote and dangerous route.
*Snip*
What’s more daunting is the other side. It's an 80-mile journey to Gila Bend, the most common smuggling destination. The hike through mountainous desert terrain can take seven to 10 days.
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