A Miami man connected to a harrowing Central Florida murder case has turned himself in, authorities say. Giovany Joel Crespo Hernandez, 27, surrendered to the John E. Polk Correctional Facility late Monday, facing charges for fentanyl and marijuana trafficking as the search for Katherine Altagracia Guerrero de Aguavivas, a South Florida woman reported missing after a violent carjacking, sadly ended with the discovery of her burned body, as reported by WSVN.
The victim's murder, which occurred earlier this month, was linked to Hernandez after her brother discovered phone records indicating contact with her on the day of her trip from Homestead to Central Florida, the details obtained by WSVN revealed that the Sheriff's investigators were able to use a photo from the victim's iCloud account to match Hernandez to a previous mug shot.
Meanwhile, 27-year-old Monicasabel Romero, believed to be Hernandez's girlfriend, was arrested after allegedly receiving a drug-filled package in Central Florida sent from Puerto Rico, with local authorities estimating its worth at $60,000, she faces charges for possessing cocaine with an intent to distribute, as per the information collected by the WESH.
Horrifically, Guerrero de Aguavivas's initial disappearance sparked widespread concern after a witness captured footage of the carjacking incident that showed an armed man donning a mask, accosting her vehicle and entering the white Dodge Durango which was later found charred with her body inside it, this disturbing account was given by Hoodline following the events of the crime.
Another accomplice, 28-year-old Jordanish Torres-Garcia, was arrested last Friday after being identified on video pointing a gun at the victim's vehicle, this revelation by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office was shared by WESH, further investigation unearthed ties to the purchase of the green Acura sedan identified in the carjacking episode.
The tangled web of drug trafficking and homicide continues to unravel as all new findings are now with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, Hernandez is expected to face a judge for his first court appearance this afternoon, while residents and authorities alike wait for justice amidst the emerging connections in this tragic case, as reported by WSVN.
