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Cicero Today
By the People, for the People
Man Extradited from Mexico Pleads Guilty to Cold Case Killing of Marine Brothers in Cicero
Daniel Flores was arrested in Mexico in 2023 and extradited to the U.S. last year for the 1995 murders of Michael and John Fields.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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A man named Daniel Flores has pleaded guilty to the 1995 murders of two Marine brothers, Michael Fields and John Fields, in Cicero, Illinois. Flores was extradited from Mexico in 2023 after being arrested there, nearly 30 years after the killings. Cicero police believe there was some kind of altercation between Flores and the two brothers before the shooting took place.
Why it matters
The case highlights the importance of law enforcement cooperation across borders to bring closure to long-unsolved crimes. The Fields brothers were beloved members of the community, and their family now has a sense of justice after nearly three decades.
The details
Daniel Flores, 49, was extradited from Mexico to the U.S. last year and charged in the cold case murders of brothers Michael Fields, 19, and John Fields, 22. The brothers were found dead with multiple gunshot wounds on April 12, 1995 in Cicero. Flores pleaded guilty on Wednesday to two amended counts of second degree murder and was sentenced to eight years on each count, to be served consecutively, each at 50%.
- On April 12, 1995, the Fields brothers were found dead.
- In 2023, Daniel Flores was arrested in Celaya, Mexico.
- In 2023, Flores was extradited to the U.S.
- On February 12, 2026, Flores pleaded guilty to the murders.
The players
Daniel Flores
A 49-year-old man who was extradited from Mexico and charged with the 1995 murders of Michael and John Fields.
Michael Fields
A 19-year-old Marine who was killed in 1995.
John Fields
A 22-year-old Marine who was killed in 1995 along with his brother Michael.
What’s next
The judge's sentencing of Daniel Flores to 16 years in prison, with each count to be served consecutively at 50%, brings a sense of closure to the Fields family nearly 30 years after the tragic murders.
The takeaway
This case demonstrates the persistence of law enforcement in pursuing justice for victims, even decades after a crime has been committed. It also underscores the value of international cooperation in apprehending suspects who attempt to evade prosecution by fleeing across borders.
