Leah B. Foley United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | Department of Justice
Two Honduran nationals, Elvis Trujillo, 27, and Yeferson Vallecillo Cambar, 23, have been extradited to the United States from Honduras to face racketeering charges. Both are alleged members of the Trinitarios gang and are accused of participating in two murders each while in the United States illegally. Authorities say they fled to Honduras to avoid federal prosecution.
Trujillo and Cambar were arrested in Honduras in December 2024 at the request of U.S. authorities and arrived in Boston for their initial court appearances today. They were indicted by a federal grand jury on one count each of RICO Conspiracy.
The Trinitarios is described as a transnational criminal organization with significant activity in Massachusetts communities. In February 2025, more than two dozen alleged members faced federal charges following a multijurisdictional operation targeting the group. These charges included allegations that the gang was responsible for over ten murders during the past decade.
According to charging documents, Trujillo is accused of involvement in the March 2017 murder of Juan Espinal and the November 2017 murder of Mindy Tran. The documents allege that Espinal’s killing was ordered by gang leadership and carried out by Trujillo and another member through an ambush shooting. Tran’s death allegedly occurred during an attempted robbery related to a marijuana sale, with Trujillo firing the fatal shot.
Court records indicate that after being convicted in a separate shooting incident, Trujillo agreed to be removed to Honduras rather than face additional charges related to Tran's murder.
Cambar faces charges for his alleged role in the September 2023 murders of Jandriel Heredia and Abraham Diaz during a drive-by shooting at a graduation party. The attack reportedly targeted suspected rival gang members but resulted in two deaths and five injuries among attendees. Prosecutors allege Cambar helped obtain the vehicle used and assisted with destroying evidence afterward.
Authorities believe Cambar left for Honduras shortly after these events to evade prosecution; he had been living in the U.S. without legal status or inspection at any port of entry.
The charge of racketeering conspiracy carries potential penalties including up to life imprisonment, five years supervised release, and fines up to $250,000. Sentencing will be determined by a federal judge according to applicable guidelines.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley stated: "The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law."
Federal officials involved include Homeland Security Investigations New England Special Agent Michael J. Krol; FBI Boston Division Special Agent Ted E. Docks; Acting U.S. Marshal Kevin Neal; Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble; Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker; Lynn Police Chief Christopher P. Reddy; Lawrence Police Chief Maurice Aguiler; along with support from other local police departments and international coordination led by the Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Philip A. Mallard is prosecuting this case.
