Tech Tracked Suspect to Texas | Panama City Beach News

A chilling child sex crime in Mexico Beach has led to a high-stakes manhunt for Cruz Vigil, who allegedly assaulted a child under 12. Escaping to Mississippi, Vigil vanished — until advanced surveillance tech, including flock cameras, tracked his southward trek toward the Texas border. With U.S. Marshals and Texas Highway Patrol closing in, he was arrested just an hour before crossing into Texas. Now held without bond and facing extradition, Vigil could spend the rest of his life behind bars if convicted — and more charges may be coming in both Florida and Mississippi. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/95358df3c2b5e5c0