A Farmington Hills man has been captured in connection with a murder case from 25 years ago.

Edgardo Luis Perez, 44, a fugitive wanted in connection with the 2001 homicide of Gordon Machek, 56, was arrested in Guatemala and extradited to the United States. He was arraigned on Friday in 47th District Court on a charge of felony murder.

It is alleged that in October 2001, Perez befriended the victim at a local health club. Within weeks, he gained the victim’s trust and was invited to his home. On Oct. 20, 2001, the victim told his roommate he planned to spend the day with Perez. That was the last time the victim was last seen alive.

Perez is alleged to have murdered the victim to steal his identification and money to flee the country fearing he would be jailed for a probation violation.

On June 11, 2003, the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office issued a warrant charging Perez with felony murder. Subsequently, a federal warrant charging Perez with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued by the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. The FBI has sought Perez for more than two decades.

At arraignment, Judge Marla Parker entered a not guilty plea on Perez’s behalf.

“Gordon Machek was never forgotten. Thanks to advancements in DNA science, we are now able to bring charges against his alleged killer 25 years later. We would not be here without the dedication of law enforcement investigators and assistant prosecutors who remained committed to providing Gordon and his loved ones with a measure of justice,” Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said in a statement.

Bond was denied and he was sent to the Oakland County Jail.

A probable cause conference is scheduled for July 17.

“This extradition brings long-waited justice in a cold case that has remained open for more than 24 years,” said Farmington Hills Police Chief John Piggott. “We are grateful to the FBI, Department of Justice, the State Department and Guatemalan authorities for their cooperation in locating, arresting and extraditing Perez and ensuring that he will finally stand before a court to answer this charge.”