The lifeless body of Ramón Gresequi Rodríguez, a 59-year-old driver employed by the Nickel Mechanical Company (EMNI), was discovered on Friday at Miraflores Hill, in the Yaguaneque area of Moa, Holguín, after a prolonged and intense search effort.
The pro-government Facebook page "Realidades desde Holguín," associated with the Ministry of the Interior, reported that Gresequi's body showed "multiple injuries" and that a thorough investigation is underway to thoroughly determine the circumstances and identify those responsible.
Gresequi went missing on Wednesday, September 10, around 11:00 AM, after leaving his workplace driving a white Toyota truck, license plate BP 211 606, belonging to EMNI, where he worked as a driver.
His family and friends noted that he had left without his spare medication, intending to return quickly, but neither he nor the vehicle were seen again after that.
EMNI has demanded justice for Gresequi and expressed their condolences to his grieving family.
"Such a heinous act will not go unpunished. We've lost a great friend, and he will always remain in our hearts," wrote a company spokesperson.
Community Outrage and Grief
Chilling details emerged from neighbors' testimonies on social media: the body was reportedly found hidden in a hole and wrapped in nylon, which the community believes suggests a premeditated crime.
The motive is suspected to be the theft of the truck Gresequi was driving at the time of his disappearance.
Shock and sorrow quickly spread among neighbors and friends. "It's a murder; it's an injustice. I have no words... All I ask of God is that, for once, true justice is served. They have taken everything from that family, a father from his children, a hardworking man, a husband, an educated neighbor," wrote one resident on Facebook.
Another neighbor, Yakima Lamoru, who had been actively reporting his disappearance from the very beginning, expressed her anguish in a mourning message: "It is unfair that for the sake of something that does not belong to them, they would take a human life like this, someone who did not bother anyone."
Rising Trend of Violent Crimes in Cuba
This case is part of a worrying trend of violent crimes linked to vehicle theft that has claimed several lives in Cuba during 2026: in April, Adonis Fuentes González was killed in Cienfuegos; in May, Dairon Urbay Solan was found strangled in Villa Clara, and Ramón Orlando Martínez was killed in Santiago de Cuba, both in incidents involving electric tricycle thefts; in August, Carlos Luis Suárez Navarro was murdered in Cienfuegos during a robbery for his motorbike.
Cuba lacks an official missing persons alert system, forcing Gresequi's family to rely on community Facebook groups and independent platforms for support.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the Moa community is demanding that authorities clarify the crime and bring those responsible to justice.
FAQs on the Moa Driver Homicide Case
What happened to Ramón Gresequi Rodríguez?
Ramón Gresequi Rodríguez, a driver for EMNI, was found dead after being missing for several days. His body was discovered with multiple injuries, suggesting a violent crime.
What is suspected to be the motive behind Gresequi's death?
The suspected motive for Gresequi's death is the theft of the white Toyota truck he was driving at the time of his disappearance.
Is there an official missing persons alert system in Cuba?
No, Cuba does not have an official missing persons alert system, which leads families to seek help through community social media groups and independent platforms.