Husband taken into ICE custody after dog finds human remains
Aug 11, 2025·Location: Birmingham, AL

A man named Orlin was taken into ICE custody for the second time after his family's dog discovered human remains at a home in Center Point, Alabama. His wife, Paulina Mejia, is now caring for their young daughter alone while managing their remodeling business. The couple had been cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation when ICE detained Orlin and transferred him to a detention facility in Louisiana.
Sources
- Husband taken into ICE custody, family dog finds human remains for 4th time
abc6onyourside.com·Aug 11, 2025·archived copy
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