Migrant allegedly murdered wife after green card marriage went wrong
Destino Jean-Louis, 23, was arrested on Friday on murder charges in connection with the brutal death of his wife, Latosha Ann Cooper, 45, according to local and federal authorities.
TL;DR
- Destino Jean-Louis, a 23-year-old Haitian migrant, has been arrested and charged with the murder of his 45-year-old wife, Latosha Ann Cooper.
- Cooper was shot and killed outside a Walmart in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania, after her shift.
- Prosecutors suspect the murder is linked to a marriage intended for Jean-Louis to obtain a green card, which was reportedly declined by immigration officials.
- Jean-Louis allegedly lay in wait for Cooper, shot her, and then fled the scene.
- Evidence found at Jean-Louis's home included ammunition matching the type used in Cooper's death.
- Court records indicate Jean-Louis entered the US in 2023 and had overstayed his visa.
- Cooper had withdrawn an application to allow Jean-Louis to stay in the US as her spouse, and he was subsequently fired from Walmart.
- Jean-Louis is facing charges including first and third-degree murder and various firearm offenses.