LA MARQUE — After more than 14 years on the run, a suspect in a 2009 La Marque homicide has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.

Moises Perez Alvarez, 67, of Mexico, pleaded guilty to the murder of 45-year-old Faith Marie Guillory. He was sentenced on June 11, 2025, in Galveston County.

The murder occurred on September 14, 2009. Following the incident, Alvarez fled the country and remained a fugitive for over a decade. Authorities located and arrested him in Mexico in October 2023. The reason for his arrest in Mexico was not publicly disclosed.

Through coordination between the U.S. Department of Justice and Mexican authorities, Alvarez was extradited to Texas. He was booked into the Galveston County Jail on February 22, 2024.

According to the La Marque Police Department, the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office consulted with Guillory’s family before offering the plea deal.

Law enforcement officials expressed their appreciation for the collaborative efforts that led to Alvarez’s capture and conviction.

“This case represents years of determination and coordination across borders,” the department stated. “We hope this sentencing brings a measure of closure to the family of Faith Marie Guillory.”