The U.S. Department of Justice is planning to seek the death penalty against one of the suspects in a drug ring and carjacking that led to a woman’s death in 2024.
Jordanish Torres-Garcia is facing several charges, including carjacking resulting in death, and kidnapping resulting in death.
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In April 2024, a bystander shot video as a gunman carjacked Katherine Aguasvivas near Winter Springs. Her body was later found inside a burning vehicle in Osceola County.
The subsequent investigation into her death led to a drug ring, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators believe Aguasvivas came to Seminole County from South Florida to pick up some $170,000, which were proceeds from illicit drug trafficking.
However, investigators believe four men, including the one who was supposed to give her the money, conspired to rob her later on.
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Investigators believe Jordanish Torres-Garcia was the man who held Aguasvivas at gunpoint during the carjacking.
According to the Notice of Intention to Seek the Death Penalty, federal prosecutors also believe Torres-Garcia “intentionally killed” Aguasvivas.
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Prosecutors also filed notice of their intention not to seek the death penalty against two other suspects in the case: Giovany Crespo Hernandez, and Dereck Rodriguez Bonilla.
Investigators say Crespo Hernandez planned the carjacking and robbery to get the $170,000 back from Aguasvivas.
Investigators believe Rodriguez Bonilla recruited Torres-Garcia to help with the carjacking and provided the gun.
Both have been indicted for carjacking resulting in death and kidnapping resulting in death.