Cuban authorities have apprehended the suspect responsible for the murder of a 21-year-old man on Friday in the town of San Germán, Urbano Noris municipality, Holguín. The officialist Facebook profile "Cazador-Cazado" disclosed that the perpetrator is named Alian Salas Vázquez and was detained just hours after the crime.
According to the publication, on Friday night, Salas Vázquez attacked the victim with a knife to steal his bicycle and cellphone. Initially, he managed to escape but was later seen riding the bicycle in the area before being apprehended.
Local Reaction and Community Impact
Additionally, the Facebook profile "La Tijera" reported that the criminal is known locally, along with his brother, as "Los Mellizos de Felicia." "He was on a leave from prison, where he is serving a sentence with his brother (the other twin), for both having murdered their stepfather for the same reason," detailed the post.
The victim of this horrific crime was identified as José Manuel Martínez. According to La Tijera, his attacker "mercilessly stabbed and slit his throat, leading to his death." In statements to the police after his capture, Salas Vázquez confessed that "he was desperate, needed money, and the kid just happened to be there, in the wrong place at the wrong time," the post added.
The young man's funeral took place on Saturday in San Germán. The crime has deeply shocked the community, which is demanding justice for his death.
In another violent incident in San Germán days earlier, a family consisting of a woman, her husband, and their young grandson were tied up in their home by robbers for an hour. The thieves made away with an MZ motorcycle, jewelry, appliances, and the family’s food rations.
In Holguín, the murder of a beloved physical education teacher also made headlines last week. Gilberto Laffita, who resided in the Reparto Peralta district of the provincial capital, was killed during an attempted robbery at his home.
Key Questions About the San Germán Murder Case
The arrest of Alian Salas Vázquez in connection with the murder of José Manuel Martínez has raised several questions. Here, we address some of the most pressing inquiries about this tragic event.
Who is Alian Salas Vázquez?
Alian Salas Vázquez is the suspect arrested for the murder of 21-year-old José Manuel Martínez in San Germán, Holguín. He was previously serving a prison sentence for another murder.
What was the motive behind the murder?
According to his confession, Salas Vázquez attacked Martínez to steal his bicycle and cellphone, citing financial desperation as his motive.
How has the community reacted to the crime?
The murder has caused significant shock and outrage in the San Germán community, with residents demanding justice for José Manuel Martínez.