A Grand Jury formally indicted Félix “El Diamante” Verdejo Sánchez this Thursday, in the case for the death of Keishla Rodríguez, who was murdered last Thursday.
According to the indictment, another person, identified as Luis Antonio Cádiz-Martínez, also faces charges. According to sources, he is a former federal convict and that he is the cooperating witness.
In the initial hearing against Cádiz-Martínez – held this Thursday at 5:30 pm – the defendant was informed that he will remain in prison without the right to bail until the next hearing is seen, on May 11 at 2pm.
The document also indicates a Notice of Special Findings, of relevant elements that could make the case eligible for the death penalty:
-Both defendants intentionally murdered the victim (Keishla Rodríguez Ortiz)
-Both defendants committed the offense in a heinous, cruel, or depraved manner that included serious physical abuse of the victim.
-Both defendants committed the offense after doing substantial planning and premeditation to cause the victim's death.
-Félix Verdejo Sánchez sought the commission of the offense by offering a payment or the promise of payment
-Luis Antonio Cádiz-Martínez committed the offense by considering receiving or with the expectation of receiving something of value in return.“Keishla Rodríguez-Ortiz was separated from a family that loved her, and she and her son were denied the most fundamental right to life, and the joy of knowing how that life could have been,” said the United States Attorney Muldrow in written communication.
“I acknowledge the teamwork and efforts of the seven prosecutors and the chief prosecutor assigned to this case along with the Puerto Rico Police Bureau,” said Domingo Emanuelli, secretary of the Department of Justice. “The message is clear and forceful. Whoever violates the law, threatens the safety and lives of women, will pay ”.
“We continue to work hand in hand with our partners at the local, state and federal levels to bring justice to Keishla. Our goal is to get to the bottom of this case and prosecute those responsible for this crime, ”said Alexis Torres, secretary of the Department of Public Safety. “We owe it to Keishla, her family and the people of Puerto Rico. Rest assured that the DSP will not rest until justice is served in this case and in all others in our jurisdiction. ”
Verdejo Sánchez is incarcerated in the Guaynabo Federal Prison. He is not entitled to bail.
The boxer faces charges of kidnapping resulting in death, car-jacking resulting in death and intentional murder of an unborn baby. He also faces charges of possessing a firearm during and in connection with a violent crime.
Keishla Rodríguez disappeared last Thursday, April 29. Her body was found in the San José lagoon, under the Teodoro Moscoso bridge.
