July 7, 1999
Web posted at: 10:17 p.m. EDT (0217 GMT)

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The common-law wife of suspected serial killer Rafael Resendez-Ramirez was recently interviewed in the United States by the FBI and Texas police, as authorities continue efforts to track down the Mexican-born drifter.

Julieta Dominguez was secretly flown from Mexico to Houston during the last several days, sources told CNN. She provided historical information about Resendez-Ramirez's lifestyle and frequent travels, said the sources, who declined to comment further.

Don Clark, special agent in charge of the Houston FBI field office, said Dominguez is urging that Resendez-Ramirez turn himself in. Clark described Dominguez and her family as being distraught over the allegations against Resendez-Ramirez, who authorities are seeking in the so-called railway killings probe.

"Notwithstanding her concern for him," Clark said at a Houston news conference, "she would like to see this come to an end."

Resendez-Ramirez has been charged with two murders in Illinois and is wanted for questioning in six others -- five in Texas and one in Kentucky. All of the victims were killed in homes near railroad tracks.

Sources told CNN that Resendez-Ramirez is a suspect in at least 14 other murders throughout the country.

Last month, authorities collected 100 pieces of jewelry, including rings, bracelets, earrings and watches, from the home in Rodeo, Mexico, where Resendez-Ramirez has lived with Dominguez and the couple's young daughter.

Investigators are circulating photographs of those items to family members of the victims and police to see if they recognize any of them. Authorities said they don't believe Dominguez knew where the jewelry came from.

Also taken from the couple's home were clothing worn by Resendez-Ramirez, his shoes, and a guitar.

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