FERNDALE, Wash. – The suspect accused of killing a man in Ferndale earlier this year has pled guilty to his murder.
24-year-old Miguel Angel Miranda submitted his guilty plea on October 6th, according to court documents.
Miranda fatally shot 34-year-old Jose Esquivel Hernandez at a large gathering in Ferndale on January 24th.
Following the murder, Miranda fled the state but was later caught and arrested in Arizona.
Three other people were charged with helping Miranda escape earlier this year.
In addition to the murder charge, Miranda pled guilty to unlawful firearm possession and witness tampering charges.
A sentencing date for Miranda is set for November 10th.