Winter Springs, Florida – A tragic case of carjacking in Florida has left investigators piecing together a complex web of connections that has led to at least two arrests. The incident, deemed as “incredibly frightening” by authorities, began with a call to Seminole County police about a potential carjacking caught on camera by a witness in the Winter Springs area on April 11.
The video showed an armed man in a black hoodie and a mask pointing a weapon at the driver of a white Dodge Durango before gaining access to the back driver’s side door. Shortly after the initial sighting, gunshots were reported in the area, and a vehicle was later discovered on fire in Osceola County with a burned body inside, suspected to be that of 31-year-old Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas.
Authorities began to suspect that Guerrero was targeted, as she had contacted her husband about being followed by a green Acura before her death. The investigation quickly unfolded, leading to the arrest of Jordanish Torres-Garcia, who had connections to the vehicle used in the crime and was seen wearing clothes similar to the carjacker in his social media profile picture.
Further connections emerged between Guerrero and another individual, Giovany Joel Crespo Hernandez, who was believed to have had contact with the victim before her death. During a search of Hernandez’s residence, authorities uncovered significant amounts of illegal substances and cash, which led to the arrest of his girlfriend on drug trafficking charges.
The investigation also revealed a potential link between Guerrero’s murder and another homicide in the Taft area of Orange County, where shell casings uncommon on the streets were found at both crime scenes. Police continued to explore these connections, uncovering more details about the suspects and their involvement in the carjacking and subsequent events.
Additionally, an Orange County police deputy was arrested for allegedly misusing his position to obtain confidential information about the case. The deputy’s arrest highlighted the seriousness of the allegations and the importance of upholding ethical standards within law enforcement.
As prosecutors work on building cases against the suspects, investigators are diligently putting together all the pieces of the puzzle to ensure justice for the victims. Anyone with information related to the case is urged to come forward and assist authorities in their ongoing investigation.