A Florida woman is accused of killing her boyfriend, whose body was found near a dumpster at an apartment complex, according to police.
Isidra Bautista Hernandez was arrested on a second-degree murder charge in connection with the discovery of a man found dead “under suspicious circumstances” on Monday, November 9, the Orlando Police Department said in a Wednesday, November 11, news release.
Police didn’t release the man’s name Wednesday but confirmed Hernandez, 36, was his girlfriend, ABC affiliate WFTV reported. Authorities are trying to find and alert his family members of his death.
Following the discovery of the man’s body near the dumpster at the Pacifico Apartments, detectives located a suspected crime scene related to his death at a different location, according to police.
“Our SWAT Team assisted with executing a search warrant, while detectives continued working to identify and locate the suspect,” police said in the news release.
The investigation led to Hernandez’s arrest. She was booked in the Orange County Jail Wednesday, according to records viewed by Us.
Footage shared by police showed Hernandez in handcuffs as she was led to an Orlando police patrol car.
Information on her legal representation wasn’t immediately listed in court records Wednesday.
Investigators said Hernandez and her boyfriend were undocumented immigrants, per WOFL-TV.
A potential motive for the alleged killing wasn’t specified by law enforcement. It’s not immediately clear how the man died.
A man has been arrested for allegedly murdering a woman who was found dead near a dumpster in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Altavious Powell was arrested on Thursday, February 19, and charged with premeditated murder, according to online records viewed by Us Weekly. Fort Lauderdale Police officers responded to the 200 block of Northwest 15th Avenue […]
“The Orlando Police Department remains committed to thoroughly investigating violent crimes and working tirelessly to identify and apprehend those responsible,” the department said. “Our officers and detectives will continue pursuing every lead to bring justice to victims and their families.”
Last month, Orlando police arrested the ex-fiancé of Michelle Parker, who’s been missing for nearly 15 years, in connection with her disappearance, Us previously reported. Dale Smith Jr. was taken into custody on a second-degree murder charge on October 14 and has pleaded not guilty.
Smith is accused of killing Parker, who vanished the same day the pair appeared on a reality TV episode that aired on November 17, 2011.
They were featured on The People’s Court for their legal dispute over an engagement ring Smith alleged Parker had tossed off of a balcony.
Investigators suspect Smith fatally strangled Parker after she dropped off their twins at Smith’s home following the episode’s premiere, per an affidavit.
Prosecutors formally filed a second-degree murder charge against Smith on November 3, according to court records.
