The person at the center of this case
Unknown male victim
Homicide · Open
19 years waiting · since 2007
EDGARDO WELCHEZ-MARROQUIN
Justice for Unknown male victim — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Edgardo Welchez-Marroquin was last known to be in Mexico; may have traveled to Honduras or Guatemala—where is he now?
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witness
Lead #2Who discovered the body and what details did they observe about the crime scene?
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evidence
Lead #3What evidence connected Welchez-Marroquin to the multiple stab and slash wounds?
On February 12, 2007, a man was murdered in Skippack Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with multiple stab and slash wounds. Edgardo Welchez-Marroquin is the primary suspect and has evaded capture for nearly two decades, fleeing to Mexico and possibly Central America. The case remains open with a $5,000 reward for information leading to his arrest and prosecution.
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Pennsylvania State Police; United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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clue
Lead #4Why did it take over two years (until September 2009) to issue a local arrest warrant after the February 2007 murder?
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Source Narrative
Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder Caution: Edgardo Welchez-Marroquin is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a man in Skippack Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, on February 12, 2007. On February 13, 2007, Pennsylvania State Police discovered the body of the victim covered with multiple stab and slash wounds.
A local arrest warrant was issued for Welchez-Marroquin on September 2, 2009, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, on the charge of murder. A federal arrest warrant was issued on January 8, 2010, in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after Welchez-Marroquin was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Remarks: Welchez-Marroquin was last known to be in Mexico and may have traveled to Honduras or Guatemala.
Timeline of Events
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2007-02-12
Murder Incident
Victim murdered in Skippack Township with multiple stab and slash wounds
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2007-02-13
Body Discovery
Pennsylvania State Police discovered the victim's body covered with multiple stab and slash wounds
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2009-09-02
Local Arrest Warrant Issued
Local arrest warrant issued for Edgardo Welchez-Marroquin in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania on murder charge
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2010-01-08
Federal Warrant Issued
Federal arrest warrant issued in United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution
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Case Information
Incident:February 12, 2007
Last Updated:May 13, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 12, 2007
Last Updated:May 13, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case