Marine Fights Extradition From Mexico

(CBS/AP)  The attorney for a Marine accused of killing a pregnant colleague says his client is fighting extradition to the United States.

Dick McNeil says 21-year-old Cpl. Cesar Laurean has filed an extradition appeal in a Mexican court.

In September, North Carolina officials said a Mexican court approved returning Laurean to the U.S.

Police arrested Laurean in April in Tacambaro, Mexico, after a three-month manhunt. He is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach of Vandalia, Ohio, who had accused him of rape.

She was eight months pregnant when she was killed.

Lauterbach's burned remains were found in January in the backyard of Laurean's home near Camp Lejeune. Both were stationed at the coastal North Carolina base where they served as clerks.

Born in Mexico, Laurean is a dual citizen, so an extradition fight could mean it may take up to two years to bring him back to the U.S.

Authorities in Mexico had issued an arrest warrant on the condition that Laurean not face the death penalty if he were tried in the United States, a condition to which the district attorney in charge of the case had to agree because it would otherwise be a treaty violation.

Onslow County D.A. Dewey Hudson told The Early Show in April that the toughest penalty Laurean could face is life in prison without parole.

Hudson said he has seen many cases where fugitives have fled to Mexico in order to avoid the death penalty if they are extradited.

[messiahx4eve]

brdliky, you remind me of a monkey on a motorcycle with no doors, often personality disorders such as yours do not manifest themselves into such a degree but I would advise you to at least get a second opinion from another psychiatrist for blood work and chemical imbalances, that would be a much better place for you than where you are currently. Sorry, had to correct my spelling error, cat stepped on the keyboard.

[messiahx4eve]

brdliky, you remind me of a monkey on a motorcycle with no doors, often personality disorders such as yours do not manifest themselves into such a degree but I would advise you to at least get a second opinion from another phychiatrist for blood work and chemical imbalances, that would be a much better place for you than where you are currently.

[marine_twmom]

Personally I think, he should be charged in civilian court for the murder of Lauderback and baby... and stick to the deal made with the Mexian gov''t for extradition... THEN have the US Military court marshall and charge him with distruction of Gov''t. property and hang his butt! Cpl. Laurean is a disgrace the the Corps, and its core values! He took an oathe and broken them!!!

[pirmin3]

Fry this ball-less wonder.

[demwatcher]

"brdliky"

See, putting quotes around it does not make it true or relevant.

[formrusmcsgt]

This man is a disgrace to the Marine Corps...He won''''t even stand up like a man and accept responsibility...They should just feed him a Mexican grenade.

Posted by guadalcanal3 at 12:35 AM : Oct 13, 2008

Absolutely agreed, and disgusting as well.

[guadalcanal3]

This man is a disgrace to the Marine Corps...He won''t even stand up like a man and accept responsibility...They should just feed him a Mexican grenade.

[imsmiley12]

birdky....you need help dude
My opinion on the rest is put the *** in a women''s prison and see how long his marine training keeps him safe!!

[musethalia]

must be nice to have mexico to fall back on and hide in when things get tough here in the ol''e USA...especially after you murder a woman and her unborn child and ''run'' home to the mother country who makes sure you won''t get the death penalty if you''re returned to face charges - hypocrytes

[hbevis]

brdliky

YOU ARE A VERY SICK PERSON