A 32-year-old Cuban motorcyclist, identified as Carlos Luis Carmona, tragically lost his life in what appears to be a violent attack by a passenger who hired him for a ride. Known affectionately by those close to him as "Carlitín," Carmona lived in Cruz de Piedra, located in the La Lisa district of Havana. He made his living by transporting passengers on his motorcycle.
According to accounts from family and neighbors, on the night of the incident, around nine o'clock, Carmona was hired for a journey to Valle Grande. The ride ended in tragedy near the University of Information Sciences (UCI), where the young man was fatally stabbed twice from behind—one wound puncturing his lung and the other his kidney.
His body also bore severe injuries to the hands, suggesting he made a desperate attempt to crawl for help. The incident has deeply shaken his community, where he was well-loved.
In response, the family has circulated images of Carlitín’s motorcycle and offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of the man who hired him, whose image is being shared on social media and within community groups.
The Facebook group “Buy and Sell Everything in La Lisa” posted a photo of the alleged perpetrator, reportedly captured by a security camera. The post reads, "We are searching for this individual, suspected of committing the cruelest crime. Carlos Luis Carmona, known as Carlitín, a young man full of life with a family who adored him, a young son, and a grieving wife, was murdered."
The message circulating online implores, "Enough with the crimes, enough with separating children from their parents, enough with such cruelty. Enough."
Nayelis Carmona wrote on Facebook, "Oh, my child, take care of yourself. I know you are not alone; you are now with the person you loved most in the world: your grandpa, grandma, and uncle. Take care and give me the strength to carry on without you, my beautiful boy."
Maribel García, believed to be his stepmother but who cherished him "like a son," expressed her grief, "My beautiful boy, you can't imagine the immense pain you've left us with, nor your father's. Your sudden departure has left us lifeless. [...] You alone knew how to bring joy to this place, and now you've been taken from us. [...] Wherever you are, remember that I love you with all my heart [...] Fly high and always protect the baby you left in our care. We love you forever, my Carlitín."
As of the close of this report, no further details have emerged concerning this heartbreaking murder that has cast a shadow over a Cuban family.
Key Questions About the Havana Motorcyclist Tragedy
Who was Carlos Luis Carmona?
Carlos Luis Carmona was a 32-year-old motorcyclist from Havana, Cuba, who was known as "Carlitín" by his friends and family. He was a father and made a living transporting passengers.
What happened on the night of the incident?
On the night of the incident, Carlos was hired around nine o'clock for a ride to Valle Grande. He was later found fatally stabbed near the University of Information Sciences (UCI) in Havana.
How has the community reacted to this tragedy?
The community is deeply shaken and mournful, with many expressing their grief and anger on social media, demanding justice for Carlitín and an end to such violence.