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Mexican Man Convicted Using Dead Baby's Identity for 40 Years
Mexican man convicted after using dead U.S. baby's identity for 40 years to get voter card and passport.
In brief
Mexican man convicted after using dead U.S. baby's identity for 40 years to get voter card and passport. Vidal Blanco-Blas, 62, was convicted of passport fraud and aggravated identity theft for using a dead American infant's identity for over 40 years. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Conviction for identity fraud
Vidal Blanco-Blas, 62, was convicted of passport fraud and aggravated identity theft after using a dead American baby's identity for over 40 years.
“A Mexican illegal alien used a dead American baby’s identity for more than 40 years, obtaining a voter registration card and U.S. passport.”
Stolen identity timeline
Blanco-Blas entered the U.S. using Julio Cesar Torres' identity, a U.S. citizen who died in Mexico at 3 months old, and obtained a Social Security number and Texas driver's license.
“Blanco-Blas entered the United States using the identity of Julio Cesar Torres, a U.S. citizen who died in Mexico at approximately 3 months old, prosecutors said.”
Voter card and passport application
On April 11, 2023, Blanco-Blas submitted a passport renewal application in Greenville, Texas, which led to his true identity being uncovered.
“On April 11, 2023, he submitted a passport renewal application in Greenville, Texas. State Department investigators subsequently uncovered his true identity, according to the release.”
Prior convictions under stolen identity
Blanco-Blas had three prior drug convictions under the stolen identity: 84 months for conspiracy to possess controlled substances, 120 months for marijuana possession, and 21 months for possession with intent to distribute up to 30…
“Prosecutors listed three earlier drug convictions under the stolen identity. One carried an 84-month sentence for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Another brought 120 months for marijuana possession. The third carried 21 months for possession with intent to distribute up to 30 kilograms of marijuana.”
Current sentencing timeline
Blanco-Blas faces up to 12 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him on October 16, 2026, with sentencing scheduled for March 22, 2027.
“Vidal Blanco-Blas, 62, faces up to 12 years in federal prison after the October 16 verdict, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas announced Wednesday.”
In short
Vidal Blanco-Blas, 62, was convicted of passport fraud and aggravated identity theft for using a dead American infant's identity for over 40 years.
