In a shocking case that has left the community reeling, Cuban authorities have apprehended two individuals suspected of being involved in the murder of 47-year-old Mailenis Blanco Amor. The tragic incident took place on August 4th in her home located in the town of Puerta de Golpe, within the municipality of Consolación del Sur, Pinar del Río. It is believed that the crime occurred during an attempted burglary.
According to the Facebook page Reporte Cuba Ya, one of the accused reportedly gained entry to the house by posing as a police officer, donning a police uniform to deceive and gain the trust of the victim. Once inside, they allegedly suffocated her and stole possessions. The profile identifies one of the arrested as Reinier Raúl Pelegrín Izaguirre, a 34-year-old resident of Puerta de Golpe, who has a criminal history involving burglary, corruption of minors, and trespassing.
The second suspect, known as Ernesto José or "El Maja," from Consolación del Sur, is alleged to have used a police uniform stolen from his brother to carry out the crime. Insights from the profile Díaz Canel Sin Gao reveal that once inside the home, the intruders subdued Blanco Amor's husband and attacked her to silence her, leading to her death by asphyxiation. They then proceeded to rob the home before fleeing.
Following the murder, one suspect was captured in Pinar del Río, while the other was later discovered in Santiago de Cuba, as reported by the official profile associated with the Ministry of the Interior, De Pinar Soy. Meanwhile, a third suspect, Miguel Ángel Reve Tamayo, remains at large.
Friends and family of the victim are in deep mourning and are demanding swift justice, voicing concerns that some suspects might receive undue protection. Ariaxna Rodríguez, a cousin of the victim, shared her sorrow, stating, "They took the life of a good woman. A mother. A daughter. A cousin, a friend, a woman full of love. Someone who never harmed anyone, always a noble, gentle, kind soul to everyone. Three soulless monsters ripped her life away."
The Puerta de Golpe community continues to grapple with the aftermath of this heinous crime. Social media is flooded with condolences and calls for justice to ensure that this atrocity does not go unpunished.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Tragic Incident in Pinar del Río
What led to the arrest of the suspects in the murder case?
The suspects were apprehended based on investigations that identified their involvement in the crime, with one being captured in Pinar del Río and the other in Santiago de Cuba.
How did the criminals gain access to Mailenis Blanco Amor's home?
One of the criminals reportedly disguised himself as a police officer to gain the victim's trust and enter the house.
Is there a third suspect involved in this crime?
Yes, a third suspect, Miguel Ángel Reve Tamayo, is still at large and has not yet been apprehended.