Six illegal immigrants, including three children as young as 13, have been charged with the murder of a South Carolina mother who was simply “going about her business” when she became the random victim of their botched robbery attempt.
Key Takeaways
- Six undocumented immigrants, including minors aged 13, 14, and 15, have been charged in the murder of 40-year-old Larisha Thompson during an attempted robbery in Lancaster, South Carolina.
- All suspects have Department of Homeland Security detainers placed on them, but won’t be deported until after their criminal cases are resolved in the U.S. justice system.
- The case has intensified concerns about illegal immigration enforcement and juvenile crime, with evidence suggesting the victim was randomly targeted.
- Immigration proceedings for the suspects could take years, as they are entitled to due process including multiple court hearings.
- The primary suspect, 21-year-old Asael Torres-Chirinos, faces additional charges for firearm possession as an unlawful alien.
Random Victim of Planned Robbery
On May 2, 2025, along Riverside Road in Lancaster, South Carolina, 40-year-old Larisha Thompson was found dead from a gunshot wound in her car. Investigators believe Thompson was randomly targeted by a group of six illegal immigrants attempting to commit robbery. Evidence collected by authorities indicates that all six suspects were in a vehicle driven by 21-year-old Asael Torres-Chirinos when he allegedly fired the fatal shots that killed Thompson. The group had reportedly been involved in an attempted burglary just days before the murder.
“This shooting defies any sense of decency in a civilized society,” Said Barry Faile
“Ms. Thompson was going about her business on a Friday night, not bothering anyone.”
The Accused: Adults and Juveniles
Three adults have been charged in this case: Asael Torres-Chirinos (21), Jarby Ramos-Odari (18), and Jeyson Pineda-Salgado (17). All three face charges of murder, attempted armed robbery, and second-degree burglary. Torres-Chirinos faces additional charges related to firearm possession during a violent crime and as an unlawful alien. Perhaps most disturbing is the involvement of three minors, aged 15, 14, and 13, who have been charged with the same crimes but processed through the juvenile justice system.
“Larisha Sharell Thompson’s life was tragically taken by criminal illegal aliens. She was a mother who was driving to a friend’s house when her life was brutally taken by these criminal aliens who should have never been in our country” Stated Larisha Sharell
Deportation Process Delayed by Legal Proceedings
While the Department of Homeland Security has placed detainers on all six suspects, they will not be immediately deported. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has issued deportation detainer requests, but these will only be activated after the legal proceedings in South Carolina are completed. This means the suspects will face justice in America for their alleged crimes before any potential deportation occurs, a process that could take years to complete.
“The Department of Homeland Security has placed detainers on these six ” Said Faile
“That doesn’t mean the federal government will scoop them up and send them out of the country before their cases are heard in court.”
Immigration Process and System Concerns
This case has highlighted significant concerns with the current immigration system. Immigration attorney Carnell Johnson notes that all suspects are entitled to due process, including a series of hearings in immigration court. “Immigration removal proceedings for each immigrant can take years,” Johnson explained. Research indicates that over 49,000 immigrants are currently detained in the U.S., with more than 56% having criminal records of varying severity. The Department of Homeland Security has not disclosed how these migrants entered the U.S. or whether they were accompanied.
“People like this have no place in our society, and we will do everything in our power to make sure the full weight of the law is brought down on these six individuals.”
The tragedy of Larisha Thompson’s death underscores the urgent need for stricter immigration enforcement and more effective juvenile crime prevention. As criminal proceedings move forward against these six individuals, the case continues to serve as a sobering reminder of how immigration policy failures can have deadly consequences for American citizens. For the family and friends of Thompson, justice may be slow in coming through a system that guarantees extensive legal rights to those who have entered our country illegally.
