On September 20, 2022, 28-year-old Martin Iran Carreon Adame was found dead in the desert area near Marvin Lane in far East El Paso County, Texas. He had multiple gunshot wounds, and an autopsy confirmed that he died from these injuries. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and launched an investigation into his death.
During the investigation, detectives identified four suspects involved in Martin Adame's murder.
The suspects were Gerardo Alfonso Saenz Holguin , Adolfo Sebastian Segura , Jorge Alberto Saenz , and Fernando Segura Soto . All four suspects were in the United States illegally and were tied to human smuggling activities.
On September 29, 2022, Gerardo Alfonso Saenz Holguin and Adolfo Sebastian Segura were arrested and taken into custody. Jorge Alberto Saenz was located in Houston, Texas, and extradited back to El Paso to face charges. Fernando Segura Soto, however, is believed to have fled to Mexico, and authorities are still searching for him.
The investigation revealed that the suspects were involved in a migrant smuggling operation, and Martin Adame was caught in the crossfire during a dispute with the suspects. Witnesses described how Adame was shot multiple times in the head by one of the suspects, Adolfo Segura Soto, also known as "Fercho," after attempting to drive away in one of the vehicles.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information on Fernando Segura Soto's whereabouts and urges anyone with information to contact their Criminal Investigations Division Major Crimes Unit.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers associated with human smuggling and the violence that can erupt from such illegal activities. The suspects, if convicted, face serious legal consequences for their roles in Martin Adame's death.
