HOUSTON, Texas – Two men have been arrested after deputies say they repeatedly raped a 12-year-old girl.

Felix Bustillo Diaz, 49, from Honduras and Jose Gerber Rivera, 45, from El Salvador, are accused of raping Diaz’s niece after illegally smuggling her into the country. Authorities said the child was left alone in Diaz’s custody by her mother.

“Arresting violent people who seek to prey on our most vulnerable residents is our top priority, and the allegations in this case are especially disturbing,” said HCSO Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

At one point, authorities say the child escaped Diaz with the help of two women, but instead of helping the child, authorities say the two women zip-tied, beat, tortured and malnourished the child while forcing her to perform manual labor for them.

“The deta

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