Two women and two children were murdered on Saturday morning in the town of Ceballos, located in the province of Ciego de Ávila, potentially during a home robbery.
"It pains me deeply to make this post today. I feel immense sorrow, frustration, anger, and helplessness over what has just happened to my cousin and her son, a teenager of just 16 years, who was just beginning to live, to her neighbor, and to her young son of only 4 years," wrote Mislady Morell on Facebook.
The user demanded justice for her loved ones who lost their lives at the hands of what she described as a "savage beast. There is no other term for it," she asserted.
The profile La Tijera reported that the incident took place at dawn on Saturday and was "presumably for the purpose of robbery."
"They waited until the man of the house left for work, and it's unclear whether it was one person or several, but they left behind a family massacre," the report added.
The victims included "a 4-year-old boy named Rey, the same name as his father, a 17-year-old teenager named Lester, Yaima, the mother of Rey, the 4-year-old, and Raiza, the mother of Lester," the report continued.
Several users on social media confirmed this version of events.
"Such immense pain: My neighbor Raiza and her child Lester. My deepest condolences. I share the pain of all their families. The pain of that daughter left behind. Of Israelito, the father of that child, who is devastated. Rest in peace. Justice," wrote another user.
Questions and Answers About the Ciego de Ávila Massacre
In light of the tragic events in Ciego de Ávila, here are some questions and answers that may help provide more context and understanding.
What happened in Ciego de Ávila?
Two women and two children were killed on Saturday morning in Ceballos, Ciego de Ávila, likely during a home robbery.
Who were the victims?
The victims included a 4-year-old boy named Rey, a 17-year-old teenager named Lester, Yaima (Rey's mother), and Raiza (Lester's mother).
What were the circumstances of the crime?
The incident occurred at dawn, and it is believed that the perpetrators waited for the man of the house to leave for work before committing the crime. The motive is suspected to be robbery.