Oklahoma Murderer At-Large

Shot a man during an armed robbery home invasion

February 10, 2010

OKLAHOMA FUGITIVE NEWS -- Benito Jesus Frausto a.k.a. Carlos Backazar is most wanted by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for the murder of Julian Hernandez. According to Adair County and state authorities Frausto, Alberto Martinez and Ashlie Gonzalis shot Julian Hernandez during an armed robbery.

Benito Jesus Frausto a.k.a. Carlos Backazar most wanted fugitive killer

On April 1, 2004, the trio is believed to have broken into Julian Hernandez's mobile home in rural Adair County about two miles northeast of Stillwell, Oklahoma to rob him of his money. However, Hernandez fought back against the trio's attack, but was eventually shot with a .22 caliber rifle to overcome his resistance.

Both Gonzalis and Martinez have been captured. Gonzalis was adjudicated as a youthful offender in January 2005 and placed on probation for conspiracy to commit armed robbery and possession of a firearm while committing a felony. Martinez plead guilty to one count of murder and an amended count of conspiracy to commit robbery.

Meanwhile, Benito Jesus Frausto remains a fugitive at-large. Frausto was last seen in Tulsa, Oklahoma leaving Saint Francis Hospital at approximately 8:00 p.m., three days after the murder on April 4, 2004. Frausto is believed to have fled to Mexico. Additionally, Frausto's mother lives in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He frequently uses aliases such as Carlos Backazar and is known to have stayed with relatives in Missouri as a youngster before the murder.

Fugitive Benito Jesus Frausto is described as:

• Age: 20's
• Eyes: Black
• Hair: Black
• Sex: Male
• Race: Hispanic

Anyone with information of the location of this suspected killer, Benito Jesus Frausto is urged to call the OSBI at 1-800-522-8017 or the Adair County Sheriff's Office at 918-696-2610.