ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico State Police chief said Thursday he would personally pay for a return ticket for a fugitive living in Cuba who is wanted in the killing of a state police officer and who fled during a plane hijacking.
Chief Pete Kassetas said his agency is working with the FBI on the possible return of Charlie Hill to face charges after the U.S. and Cuba restored formal diplomatic relations.
“I’m cautiously optimistic he’ll be extradited back to the U.S.,” Kassetas said. “I hope I have enough money to cover” Hill’s ticket.”
Hill is one of a number of America’s most-wanted fugitives who made new lives for themselves in Cuba after fleeing the U.