Her companion flew home to Tampa a day early to get a better deal on the airfare, Jaime said. 22 with her sister-in-law, April Antonieta Burton. That’s why she picked Costa Rica, ironically.”
“Costa Rica is portrayed as paradise that’s safe for Americans,” Jaime said. She checked in for her flight but never boarded the plane. 27 - five days after landing in Costa Rica. Stefaniak, who moved to Hallandale Beach three years ago, was last heard from on Nov. “We are really really hoping it ,” said Hallandale Beach resident Laura Jaime, Stefaniak’s best friend and former roommate. “I have hope that the body found is not my daughter’s,” he told reporters before his worst fear was confirmed.īefore the news broke, Stefaniak’s family and friends held out hope she was still alive. Carlos Caicedo, Carla’s father, had his blood drawn Tuesday to help determine whether the body belonged to his daughter. The body was badly decomposed, making it difficult to identify. And Tuesday morning, her family was at the morgue to help identify the body. Stay with ABC Action News for updates.Stefaniak chose to travel to Costa Rica because it’s been portrayed as a paradise where nothing bad happens, according to her best friend.īut on Monday, a body was found in a wooded area near the Airbnb property where Stefaniak was staying in Escazú, San José. "We should take life as a precious thing and we should value our family, our friends and that's how I think that Carla will want to be remembered," said Caicedo. But Espinoza Martinez has been the only one charged. The family continues to insist more people are involved in Stefaniak's death. Rivera says forensic evidence and witness testimony will be key in proving Espinoza Martinez did it. We're asking the three judges to give him the maximum sentence." We have solid evidence that Bismarck committed the homicide. "This case is complex," said family attorney Joseph Rivera. Fourteen witnesses will testify including, Stefaniak's father. "All these emotions but at the same time I believe in God and I think that he will pay for what he did," said Caicedo. Now, he could face up to 66 years in prison if he's convicted in the sexually-motivated stabbing. The former security guard was hired to ensure the safety for guests like Stefaniak at the Costa Rica Airbnb. Tampa family desperate for answers after woman goes missing during trip to Costa Rica.Carla Stefaniak: Body found on property in Costa Rica where missing Florida woman was staying.Attorney for family of murdered tourist Carla Stefaniak says new evidence points to more suspects."However, we think we will never be over this because the emptiness in our hearts is going to be present for the rest of our lives," he said.
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"My sister was brutally killed," said Mario Caicedo.Ĭaicedo believes this trial could be the start of some closure for his family. December marked a year since the slaying of Carla Stefaniak. ABC Action News was the first to tell you about the disappearance of Carla Stefaniak in Costa Rica back in 2018.īismark Espinoza Martinez faces a panel of three judges on day one of his trial.
COSTA RICA - The international trial begins for the former apartment security guard accused of killing a tourist with ties to the Tampa Bay Area.
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