A video has surfaced showing Cuban millionaire Carlos Guillermo Alonso before and after the tragic accident that occurred on May 12 in Biscayne Bay, Miami, where a 15-year-old girl lost her life while water skiing. The footage, captured by a surveillance camera on the dock behind Alonso's home in Coral Gables, was released by Telemundo 51.
The video reveals the 78-year-old man untying his 42-foot Boston Whaler boat at 3:08 PM on the fateful day and heading out onto the water. Just over an hour later, it shows him returning and re-docking the vessel. The moment he exits the boat is not captured.
According to Lauren Krasnoff, the businessman’s attorney, the video should help dispel some of the "terrible and false rumors circulating about" her client. "As the video shows, Bill was alone. He wasn’t drinking and had no idea he might have hit someone. He parked the boat at his home, remained calm, didn’t clean the boat, and didn’t try to hide anything," she emphasized.
Krasnoff added that Alonso will continue to cooperate with the authorities in every possible way. However, she clarified that it is still uncertain if he was the one who accidentally struck and killed the teenager, Ella Riley Adler. "If he was that person, I can tell you he had no idea what happened that day. He is devastated," she stressed.
Key Questions About the Fatal Boating Accident in Biscayne Bay
Here are some frequently asked questions about the tragic incident involving Carlos Guillermo Alonso and the death of Ella Riley Adler.
Who is Carlos Guillermo Alonso?
Carlos Guillermo Alonso is a Cuban millionaire who resides in Coral Gables, Miami. He was involved in a tragic boating accident that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl.
What happened on May 12 in Biscayne Bay?
On May 12, a 15-year-old girl named Ella Riley Adler was killed while water skiing in Biscayne Bay. A video shows Carlos Guillermo Alonso on his boat before and after the accident.
What does the surveillance video reveal?
The surveillance video shows Alonso untying his boat and heading out to the water at 3:08 PM. He returns just over an hour later, but the moment he exits the boat is not captured.
How is Alonso cooperating with the authorities?
Alonso’s attorney, Lauren Krasnoff, stated that he is fully cooperating with authorities and will continue to do so. It is still unclear if he was the one who struck the teenager.