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Man jailed in Mexico charged with first-degree murder in Renton salon owner’s death

Memorial in front of the Renton salon owned by  Reyna Hernandez.
Memorial in front of Reyna Hernandez' salon A large makeshift memorial with flowers, photos and messages were seen in front of the Renton salon owned by 54-year-old Reyna Hernandez, whose body was found in Mexicali, Mexico. Hernandez disappeared from a home in South Renton on Feb. 26, 2024. (KIRO 7 News)
(KIRO 7 News)

RENTON, Wash. — A man suspected of killing Renton salon owner Reyna Hernandez was charged with first-degree murder on Monday.

Hernandez disappeared on Feb. 26 and was reported missing two days later after she failed to return to her South Renton home after leaving to run errands.

On March 8, Renton Police detectives learned her body was found in Mexico.

The suspect, 61-year-old Louie Hernandez, remains in jail in Mexico after being arrested on drugs and possession of ammunition charges.

Authorities are working to bring him to King County to face charges.

Prosecutors have asked for a $5 million bail.

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