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Ilias Mavros
Murder (alleged) — home invasion
What happened
Ilias “Louie” Mavros, 48, owner of a popular Lynn sandwich shop, was found dead at a Stanwood Street home after a well-being check. Prosecutors and ICE described an apparent home-invasion robbery; reporting said he showed signs of severe trauma.
Immigration status (as reported)
Dominican national; ICE said he entered illegally in September 2022 and lodged a detainer after the murder charge.
Legal outcome
German-Pena was charged with murder, pleaded not guilty, and was ordered held without bail. The case remains pending. Presumption of innocence applies.
Pending case
The accused persons are presumed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law. This page will be updated when the trial concludes.
Sources
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Court filings & official records
- Essex County DA — murder arraignmentOfficial / court
- Essex County DA — Superior Court arraignmentOfficial / court
News coverage
- Boston Globe — ICE detainerPerceived liberal
- NBC Boston — ICE confirms illegal entryPerceived neutral
- Boston 25 — held without bail / ICE statusPerceived neutral