Honduran Illegal Immigrant Admits to Raping 12-Year-Old Relative in Louisiana

Clear Facts

• Jose Lopez-Montoya, 41, pleaded guilty to raping and impregnating his 12-year-old relative in Louisiana
• DHS confirmed Lopez-Montoya is an illegal immigrant from Honduras who entered the U.S. in 2011 during the Obama administration
• The abuse occurred over a two-year period while Lopez-Montoya served as the child’s guardian; he faces up to 99 years in prison

A Louisiana man who pleaded guilty to raping and impregnating his 12-year-old relative is an illegal immigrant from Honduras, federal officials confirmed Wednesday. Jose Lopez-Montoya, 41, faces up to 99 years in prison after repeatedly abusing the minor over a two-year period.

The Department of Homeland Security told Fox News that Lopez-Montoya is a Honduran national who illegally entered the U.S. in 2011 under the Obama administration. Local media outlets initially described him only as a “Lake Charles man,” omitting his immigration status.

“Once again, the media is running cover for a criminal illegal alien. This sicko pled guilty to incest. He raped and impregnated his 12-year-old relative. ICE is working with our Louisiana partners to ensure this monster is never loose in American communities again,” the agency stated.

“This ‘Lake Charles Man’ is actually an illegal alien from Honduras who admitted to illegally entering the U.S. in 2011,” DHS added.

The victim gave birth in July 2024, and Lopez-Montoya admitted the child was his. Authorities said the abuse took place while Lopez-Montoya served as the girl’s guardian, exploiting his position of trust to prey on a vulnerable child.

Lopez-Montoya was arrested on two counts of first-degree rape and is also subject to an immigration detainer. He pleaded guilty this week to aggravated crimes against nature by incest and faces 25 to 99 years in prison.

His sentencing is scheduled for April 28. The case highlights ongoing concerns about criminal activity among illegal immigrants and the failure of border security policies from previous administrations to protect American communities.

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