A man was murdered by his stepson in the municipality of Songo La Maya, in Santiago de Cuba, after attempting to intervene in a beating that the aggressor was inflicting on a woman. The victim has been identified as Reinier Nápoles Leliebre and the aggressor as Ronerkis Castelnaux, according to information shared on social media by journalist Yosmany Mayeta.
The tragic incident occurred on Saturday night near the feed factory in that municipality when the stepfather, nicknamed "Jabao," intervened in a fight between Ronerkis and his girlfriend. "Jabao tried to prevent his stepson from continuing to beat the woman, and that's why he was killed," one of the sources with knowledge of the case revealed to the aforementioned journalist.
Nápoles Leliebre did not survive the attack and was taken lifeless to the municipal clinic, where he reportedly remained for several hours until he was transferred to Legal Medicine. The alleged killer was captured on Sunday morning after being on the run for several hours. The victim was buried at four in the afternoon on that same June 30th.
As of the close of this report, no further details about the violent incident have been disclosed. This is the second murder reported in less than a month in Songo La Maya, as a man identified as Erlay Moya was also killed during a fight in that municipality at the end of June.
Last month, Beatriz Johnson Urrutia, First Secretary of the Party in Santiago de Cuba, warned during a meeting that they would not hesitate to combat crime and corruption in that province, where reports of various violent incidents have surged in recent months. "We are unwavering. We have never wavered! And we will not waver now," said Johnson. "We must do what needs to be done because what we are defending is very significant," she added.
Details Surrounding the Songo La Maya Incident
The recent violent incident in Songo La Maya has raised many questions. Below are some frequently asked questions and their answers to provide more insight into the situation.
Who was the victim in the Songo La Maya incident?
The victim was identified as Reinier Nápoles Leliebre, also known by his nickname "Jabao."
What led to the murder of Reinier Nápoles Leliebre?
Reinier Nápoles Leliebre was killed while trying to stop his stepson, Ronerkis Castelnaux, from beating a woman.
What actions did the authorities take following the murder?
The alleged murderer, Ronerkis Castelnaux, was captured on Sunday morning after evading authorities for several hours.