NJ most wanted murder suspect arrested in Bronx after yearslong search

A yearslong manhunt tied to a fatal nightclub stabbing in Passaic has ended with the arrest of a 35-year-old fugitive in the Bronx, closing a case that stretched across multiple states and agencies. The suspect, identified as Jean Cordero of Passaic, was taken into custody without incident after authorities tracked him to a residence in New York City.

PASSAIC, NJ – The arrest stems from a November 2020 homicide outside the Fiesta Night Club on President Street, where 36-year-old Juan Marquez was fatally stabbed. Following the killing, Cordero was charged ...