The Ministry of the Interior announced on Monday the arrest of a man accused of murdering four people, including a four-year-old child, last Saturday in Ceballos, Ciego de Ávila.
The brief statement, which does not provide details about the arrested individual, contradicts earlier reports from Sunday suggesting that three people were responsible for this horrific crime, which claimed the lives of two women, a teenager, and a young child.
The notice published by the state-run Periódico Invasor confirms that the motive for the crime was to rob the home of two of the victims. It also notes that "the stolen items and the weapon used in this tragic event have been recovered."
On Sunday, the news site CubaNet reported that three individuals had been detained: brothers Luis Enrique Romero Daudinot and Leudys Romero Daudinot, as well as Esney Fonseca Sánchez. However, on Monday, Esney denied any involvement in the quadruple homicide, which resulted in the deaths of Yamila Reyes Tamayo (29 years old) and her son Richard Dariel Núñez (4 years old), along with their neighbors Raysa Rodríguez (50 years old) and her son Lester Rivadeneira Rodríguez (17 years old), who had come to help upon hearing screams.
The incident has deeply shocked the Cuban population, who are struggling to comprehend such a high level of violence.
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Details and Developments on the Ceballos Quadruple Murder
Here, we answer some of the most pressing questions regarding the recent quadruple murder in Ceballos, Ciego de Ávila.
Who was arrested for the murders in Ceballos?
The Ministry of the Interior has arrested a man, though his identity has not been disclosed. Earlier reports suggested three suspects were involved.
What were the motives behind the killings?
The official statement indicates that the murders were committed during a robbery at the home of two of the victims.
Who were the victims?
The victims were Yamila Reyes Tamayo (29), her son Richard Dariel Núñez (4), and their neighbors Raysa Rodríguez (50) and her son Lester Rivadeneira Rodríguez (17).