MS-13 member receives life sentences for dismembering victims in US
Elmer De Jesus Alas Candray, a 27-year-old MS-13 gang member, was sentenced to six life sentences for his role in multiple murders from 2018 to 2022. He was promoted within the gang for his violent actions against rivals. Alas Candray was involved in the dismemberment and burial of victims in Massachusetts and Virginia. His crimes included the killings of six individuals, often using firearms and machetes. The sentencing follows a lengthy investigation by the FBI and local police. Alas Candray was convicted of multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and use of a firearm during violent crimes.