Verdejo y el testigo (cooperador Cdiz Martnez) entonces amarraron a la vctima por los brazos y pies con un cable, abund. Lightweight boxer Felix Verdejo faces federal charges stemming from the death of a 27-year-old woman whose body was found in a lagoon in Puerto Rico, officials announced late Sunday night. Pedro Pierluisi said at a news conference that his administration is addressing what he called a pattern of sexist and discriminatory violence. }); On Sunday, Verdejo, 27, turned himself in to the FBI to face charges that he kidnapped and killed Rodrguez. ga('ads.send', { SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Today, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Flix Verdejo-Snchez and Luis Antonio Cdiz-Martnez for federal crimes arising from the murder of Keishla Rodrguez Ortiz, announced United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Rafael Riviere-Vzquez, and Domingo Emanuelli, Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Justice. [20], Verdejo fought on the undercard of the title fight between WBO super featherweight champion Martinez vs. Lomachenko at Madison Square Garden Theater in New York on June 11, 2016. Flanagan's team confirmed the evidence would be sent the next day. 1:40 AM EDT, Tue May 4, 2021. Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Now, it is also reported that the boxer has been married for several years and even has a daughter with his wife, while he was having the alleged affair. [30] There was a hold up in the negotiations due to Verdejo being offered $175,000, however his representatives were looking for him to earn in the region of $450,000 having to travel to Flanagan's home country to challenge for the title. Keila Ortiz, cuenta a detalle cmo fue la relacin que su hija tuvo durante muchos aos con Flix Verdejo, el boxeador que le habra arrebatado la vida tras una discusin. When he was nine years old, the Puerto Rican boxer went to a gym with his godfather, Angel Rivera, near his hometown of Los Gladiolas, reports ESPN. 29 likes, 1 comments - PuertoRicoLaIsla TV (@puertoricolaisla.tv) on Instagram: "NO TENDR JUICIO ESTATAL POR EL ASESINATO DE KEISHLA RODRGUEZ. Eliz Marie, who is a fashion influencer and has a whopping fan following of more than 23K people on Instagram, often posts pictures from her high profile shoots and with her daughter Miranda. [32] On July 17, Warren emailed Top Rank to make them aware that Flanagan had suffered a leg injury, thus postponing the fight. }) Last year, Puerto Rican professional boxer Felix Verdejo made headlines for his link in the kidnapping and murder of Keishla Marlen Rodriguez Ortiz a 27-year-old woman who was having a relationship with the pugilist for years. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Today, federal authorities arrested Felix Verdejo-Sanchez for federal crimes arising from the murder of Keishla Rodriguez Ortiz, announced United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Assistant Special Agent in Charge Felix Alvarado, and Alexis Torres, Secretary of the Puerto Rico }); Verdejo won the "New Hispanic Promise" category of the 2013 Premios Juventud on July 18 of that year. The fight took place at the Mario Quijote Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo. El jurado tambin tendr la difcil encomienda de evaluar prueba relacionada a cmo Rodrguez Ortiz fue asesinada, pues la designacin de evidencia incluye el cable y el bloque amarrados a Rodrguez Ortiz. Another protest was organized on Monday, where people gathered near the governor's mansion to demand that officials do a better job of protecting victims of domestic violence. Felix Verdejo-Sanchez, aka El Diamante or The Diamond, was an Olympic boxer who competed in the 2012 London games. We trust that the work of our prosecutors in this case will begin to restore the people's trust in justice, said Domingo Emanuelli, Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Justice. [38], On December 22, 2017, it was announced that Verdejo would return to the ring after 13 months' inactivity at the Madison Square Garden Theater on March 17, 2018. Verdejo was also a Panamerican Youth Champion.[6]. It is important to note that the quick turnaround in this investigation could not have been possible without the amazing efforts of our colleagues of the Puerto Rico Police Bureaus CIC Division, ASAC Alvarado added. The FBI arrested Verdejo, whose full name is Felix Verdejo-Sanchez, on Sunday and charged him with kidnapping resulting in death, carjacking resulting in death and intentionally killing an unborn . Ms noticias aqu. Before turning professional in 2012, Verdejo represented Puerto Rico at the 2012 Rio Olympics where he lost to Vasyl Lomachenko 14-9 in the quarterfinals. According to reports out of Puerto Rico top lightweight boxer Felix Verdejo, 27, is a person of interest with regards to the death of a young woman who was last seen alive at his home in San Juan. Flix Verdejo no . Defendants are presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Keishla Rodrguez was 27 years old, is a professional pet stylist who works at Carolina's Pet Salon on Campo Rico Avenue, she's the Girlfriend of Felix Verdejo, her . Por su parte, Gonzlez seal que ha tenido dificultades de preparacin en este caso porque lleva un mes litigando en el juicio por el asesinato del banquero Maurice Spangoletti en el Tribunal Federal del Viejo San Juan. [13], On December 11, Verdejo made a second successive defence of his WBO Latino title in Puerto Rico against Brazilian Josenilson Dos Santos (273, 17 KOs). The FBI is in charge of the investigation with the close collaboration and support of the Puerto Rico Department of Public Safety, the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, and the Puerto Rico Department of Justice. GDA via AP According to the criminal complaint, a witness told the FBI that Verdejo Snchez contacted the. },false) He also posted a family picture titled, "The family at Miranda's first birthday party ", where the couple was seen with their beautiful daughter. Our aim is to get to the bottom of this case and to process those responsible for this crime, said Alexis Torres, Secretary of the Department of Public Safety. let gads_event; }); It demonstrates how the collaboration of efforts is essential for our public safety. Even though the boxer never opened up much about his relationship with his wife and their daughter Miranda, his social media is filled with pictures with his daughter and some with his wife. Su sentencia estaba pautada para el 1 de mayo, pero el juez la suspendi cuando el juicio de Verdejo fue movido para junio, lo que sugiere que Cdiz Martnez declarar como testigo contra el exboxeador. San Juan's Verdejo (27-2, 17KOs) has remained in prison since last May 2, when he surrendered to authorities following a three-day search for Rodriguez who was first reported missing by family. Verdejo reportedly met the police on Friday, April 30 morning and refused to answer questions about the disappearance of Keishla Marlen Rodriguez. Felix was the only boxer in his family and he started boxing when he was nine years old, according to Latest Celeb Articles. Asimismo, la designacin de evidencia presenta imgenes de la autopsia de la vctima, vdeos y fotos de las escenas del crimen, incluyendo de la recuperacin del cuerpo de Rodrguez Ortiz, que fue hallado en aguas de la orilla de la Laguna San Jos, cercano al puente Moscoso. 58.62% career: 2012-2020 debut: 2012-12-06 ID# 630357 birth name: Felix G Verdejo Sanchez: sex: male alias: El Diamante: nationality: Puerto Rico stance: orthodox: height: 5 9 / 175cm . }); He is facing charges of killing Keishla Rodrguez Ortiz . Former Olympic boxer Felix Verdejo-Sanchez was arrested in San Juan this weekend for the murder and abduction of his pregnant girlfriend. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ Verdejo was supposed to fight Felix Jr. however a deal could not be made, according to Top Rank vice president Carl Moretti, Felix asked for about 'four times the money available' for Verdejo's opponent. Verdejo questioned in missing woman's case. Las palabras que pronunci Jos Antonio Rodrguez, padre Keishla Marln Rodrguez Ortiz, a una semana del brutal asesinato de su hija presuntamente a manos del boxeador Flix Verdejo. Decenas de habitantes en Puerto Rico llegaron al funeral para acompaar a la familia en este difcil momento. A Panamerican Youth Champion, Verdejo won the WBO Latino lightweight belt in 2015 and marked six consecutive title defenses. Verdejo has been behind the bars since 2nd May 2021 and following a recent month-long discussion on whether capital punishment should be pursued against the boxer, a US Attorney has ruled out death penalty for Verdejo. Who has the edge? Boxeador boricua Flix Verdejo se declara no culpable por el asesinato de la joven embarazada Keishla Rodrguez El pgil se declar no culpable este martes, tras haber sido imputado la semana. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Gottfried adelant en la mocin que la prueba incluir documentos relacionados al embarazo de Rodrguez Ortiz. [15] The fight was televised on HBO. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Questions ahead of Paul vs. Diaz: Can Diaz box? Verdejo told his translator after the bout that he 'wants to fight the best'. Las autoridades han arrestado a un segundo sospechoso por el caso, mientras que el cuerpo de la joven ser sepultado el sbado por la maana. pg.acq.push(function() { Puerto Rican boxer Flix Verdejo Snchez allegedly killed a woman who said she was pregnant with his baby, officials say. He was last seen in action contesting for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title in December 2020 when he lost to Masayoshi Nakatani via 9th round TKO. Puerto Rican boxer Flix Verdejo Snchez has been charged with kidnapping and killing a woman who said she was pregnant with his baby, according to court documents. After Verdejo beat the count and got to his feet, Lozada began to unload more shots which led to referee Eddie Claudio stopping the fight at 2:37 of the round. He defended his Latino title against 2nd tier Mexican boxer Juan Jose Martinez (252, 17 KOs), who had won six fights in a row since a seventh-round technical decision loss to Rey Bautista in September 2014. El cuerpo de Rodrguez Ortiz fue encontrado el sbado 1 de mayo de 2021 en la orilla de la laguna San Jos, cerca del puente Teodoro Moscoso, donde la polica ocup al menos un casquillo de bala. Las grabaciones forman parte de una extensa lista de evidencia que el Ministerio Pblico expuso en una detallada mocin pblica poco usual. La joven, de 27 aos de edad, se encontraba en estado de embarazo cuando fue asesinada presuntamente a manos del boxeador Flix Verdejo, quien al parecer sostena una relacin sentimental con ella. [34], On August 5, 2017, Top Rank revealed that Verdejo would stay busy and fight on the September 22 undercard of Gilberto Ramrez vs. Jesse Hart in Tucson, Arizona. La vctima lleg a la reunin en su vehculo, que era un Kia Forte color gris, que despus fue encontrado en Canvanas, y se mont en el vehculo de Verdejo. Flix Gabriel Verdejo Snchez (born May 19, 1993) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer who held the WBO Latino lightweight title from 2015 to 2017. let gads_event; En una mocin, la fiscala federal inform que presentar vdeos de cmaras de seguridad del Puente Teodoro Moscoso en el juicio contra Verdejo. Lightweight contender Felix Verdejo sent a message to the 135-pound division with an impressive first-round TKO over Will Madera. Aunque la lista no precisa si cuentan con resultados de exmenes de balstica, s menciona hallazgos de las escenas del crimen por parte del Instituto de Ciencias Forenses. The first few rounds proved to be tougher for the Puerto Rican, but as the fight went on go got up to speed and managed to secure a clear win. Now, it is also reported that the boxer has been married for several years and even has a daughter with his wife, while he was having the alleged affair. Por otra parte, la lista de lectura formal de cargos y fianza al boxeador puertorriqueo se llevar a cabo el prximo martes 11 de mayo en el Tribunal Federal, en San Juan. Verdejo was the winner at lightweight at the 2012 American Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament. David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) May 3, 2021 document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ eventAction: 'click_ads' However Nakatani knocked Verdejo down twice in the ninth and the fight was stopped 1:45 into the round.[50]. Diaz surrenders to New Orleans police after brawl, Paul launches series for up-and-coming boxers, Ramirez to defend WBO title vs. Shimizu in July, IBA upset by 'rogue' boxing group as U.S. quits, Sources: Anderson-Kossobutskiy to meet July 1, Arrest warrant issued for Nate Diaz after brawl, Sources: Smith-Eubank rematch set for June 17, Ryan Garcia took a chance and lost, but boxing is better for it, Gervonta Davis says he's the face of boxing and he's right, Women's boxing divisional rankings: Ryan shakes up welterweight division after impressive win. [22][23][24][25], On December 6, 2016, Verdejo announced that he was close to returning to the ring, slated to be for February 3, 2017, in his native Puerto Rico. hitType: 'event', ESPN.com would go on to name Verdejo 'Prospect of the Year' for 2014. In May 2021, Verdejo turned himself in to police to face federal charges in the murder of his pregnant mistress of many years. A witness told authorities Verdejo contacted him to help terminate a pregnancy after Rodrguez Ortiz told him she had taken a pregnancy test and was expecting his child, according to the complaint. [26] Weeks later Top Rank confirmed that he would indeed fight on that date against former super featherweight title challenger Oliver Flores (2722, 17 KOs) at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan. }); Puerto Rican boxer Felix Verdejo surrendered to federal agents on Sunday night, May 2, just hours after authorities found his 27-year-old lover's body, officials said. Verdejo is accused of punching Rodriguez in the face and injecting her with an unspecified drug purchased at a public housing complex, according to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI. We are one of the worlds fastest growing The message is clear and forceful. The body of Keishla Rodriguez, who was pregnant at the time of her death, was found a couple of days after she was reported missing. Phone records showed Rodriguez was contacted by her boyfriend two days before she was last seen driving her 2016 Kia Forte, to meet near her residence. Lightweight boxer Felix Verdejo - Sanchez was arrested in Puerto Rico by authorities on Monday after the body of a 27-year-old woman was recovered from a lagoon. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), It was a good win, but fans and media alike thought the once world-class prospect left a lot to be desired. We hope that this process brings some measure of solace to Keishlas family. Los padres de la joven asesinada hablaron con la prensa antes de darle el ltimo adis en un cementerio de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Segn la investigacin de la Polica y el Negociado Federal de Investigaciones (FBI, en ingls), Verdejo contact a Cdiz Martnez y le solicit ayuda para terminar con el embarazo de Rodrguez Ortiz, despus de que la joven informara al boxeador que estaba en estado de gestacin con su hijo, basado en el resultado de una prueba que se haba realizado. Whoopi Goldberg interrupts 'The View' live segment, raises her voice and hits co-host, Baywatch star Jeremy Jacksons ex-wife Loni Willison spotted looking for food in LA waste, 'Liza took a final breath and sighed': Liza Burke, 21, dies 6 weeks after stage 4 cancer diagnosis, 'Go for a size bigger': Honey Boo Boo slammed for flaunting 'tight' prom dress with boyfriend Dralin Carswell. As noted above, the FBI and U.S. Attorneys Office worked in close collaboration with the Puerto Rico Police Bureau and the Puerto Rico Department of Justice in this case. eventAction: 'click_adunit' We are proud of the work done by each of the Justice Department prosecutors, who worked day and night together with the team of the Puerto Rico Police Bureau and the Institute of Forensic Sciences to gather all the pieces that allow the prosecution of those responsible for the crime. At first listed in critical condition, he recuperated quickly at a local hospital. 's list, which noted that any other year he would have been a "slam dunk winner". pg.acq.push(function() { Puerto Rican boxer Felix Verdejo Sanchez has been charged with the death of a pregnant woman whose body was found Saturday in the San Jose Lagoon. [39] A week later, Antonio Lozada Jr. was lined up to fight Verdejo. Luis Antonio Cdiz-Martnez committed the offense as consideration for the receipt, or in the expectation of the receipt, of anything of pecuniary value. In a screenshot picture that he posted in December, 2019, he wrote, "Spending Christmas with my family had to be for FACETIME, everything is for a purpose and reborn again in boxing, it is already 7 years that God has given us on earth together, there are already 2 with a beautiful daughter named MIRANDA which It has changed the lives of both of us that you have a happy anniversary # 7 is just the beginning, God bless you very much I LOVE YOU @elizsierra.". eventAction: 'click_image_ads' eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), When he turned pro on December 6, 2012, with a win over Leo Chavez, he still lived with his mom, Madeline Sanchez, in Puerto Rico. Sabes que te amo y te extrao. "We are deeply disturbed by the news reports, and we will continue to monitor developments in the case as it progresses.". All, agreg, la vctima fue removida del vehculo y lanzada al agua por uno de los lados del puente. He was with a friend who was unharmed. Ral y Lili notaron el parecido entre las que fueron mujeres de Verdejo, principalmente en el tono del cabello y algunos rasgos en el rostro. } eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Rest assured that the DSP will not rest until justice is served in this case and all others in our jurisdiction.. Demi Moore has not left Bruce Willis's side and is doing everything to make his 'last moments happy', 'Stop it!' ESPN's Brett Okamoto, Michael Rothstein and The Associated Press contributed to this report. The FBI arrested Verdejo, whose full name is Felix Verdejo-Sanchez, on Sunday and charged him with kidnapping resulting in death, carjacking resulting in death and intentionally killing an unborn child -- known as the "Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004.". CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. While the death penalty does not exist in Puerto Rico, it can be used in cases that have federal charges such as the ones Verdejo is facing. He faces charges including kidnapping resulting in death, carjacking resulting in death, and killing an unborn child. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), El caso tambin incluir el uso de un tipo de evidencia que ha surgido en aos recientes, con el desarrollo de tecnologa en los vehculos, denominada en ingls como telematics, que se refiere a la recopilacin de datos de telecomunicaciones e informacin. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Flores is coming off a stoppage loss in December 2015 to then WBA junior lightweight champion Takashi Uchiyama. Ms informacin aqu. Boxer under scanner after alleged pregnant girlfriend found dead, Who was Keishla Rodrguez? Verdejo is married, but he had known Rodriguez since middle school and had kept in touch with her, her parents said. [3] Qualification was assured when Verdejo defeated a Mexican rival in the quarter-finals since the top-4 finishers qualified for the 2012 Olympics in his weight class.[4]. Te presentamos las historia en imgenes. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), There, they threw her into the water, with Verdejo shooting at the victim from the bridge, the complaint alleges. [37], In December 2017, WBO president Francisco Valcarcel stated that Verdejo would need to work his way back into the mandatory position. gads_event = event; Verdejo was originally supposed to fight Daniel Evangelista (1862, 14 KOs), who withdrew from the fight due to tendonitis. De acuerdo con la denuncia del FBI, Verdejo contact a la vctima el 29 de abril de 2021 y acordaron para encontrarse cerca de la residencia de ella. Tras llegar a un acuerdo con la fiscala federal, Cdiz Martnez se declar culpable en noviembre pasado. }); Verdejo landed 106 of 421 total punches as he cruised to a one sided 10 round unanimous decision win against Silva who connected 45 of 325 total punches. It demonstrates how the collaboration of efforts is essential for our public safety. [7] He also finished second in Yahoo! [53][54][55] On May 2, he turned himself in to police and appeared in court via video link, pleading not guilty on May 11. Sanchez (2-3) looked to be taking control in the second round . El pgil se declar no culpable este martes, tras haber sido imputado la semana pasada por un gran jurado federal con tres cargos, entre ellos un secuestro que result en muerte y el asesinato intencional de un nio por nacer. Defendants are presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. How good will the promotion be? [47] The following month, he announced that he will be working with renowned boxing trainer Ismael Salas, known for training Cuban greats like Guillermo Rigondeaux, Luis Ortiz and Erislandy Lara, in a bid to regain control and restart his career. ga('ads.send', { He sustained a head injury as well as minor lacerations. [14], Verdejo started off 2016 with a defence against undefeated Brazilian William Silva (230, 14 KOs) on the undercard of Crawford-Lundy on February 27, 2016, at the Madison Square Garden Theater. }); Eliz Marie Santiago Serra, la esposa de Flix Verdejo, as como junto madre de la mujer, fueron citadas a comparecer ante gran jurado federal por el caso del asesinato de Keishla Rodrguez. First Olympic Games London 2012. Eliz Marie has not made any statement on the latest news yet. } Felix Verdejo-Sanchez Arrested For Kidnapping And Carjacking Resulting In Death, And Intentionally Killing An Unborn Child - U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Puerto Rico; Puerto Rican boxer Flix Verdejo charged in killing of woman pregnant with his child, feds say - NBC News; Puerto Rico Police Facebook La guagua se va aproximadamente a las 9:31 de la maana, plante la querella federal. Year of Birth 1993. On April 29th, Verdejo allegedly contacted the victim Keishla Rodriguez Ortiz asked asked to meet near her home. Felix Verdejo 's wife Eliz Marie Santiago Sierra is an influencer in Puerto Rico. 198K Followers, 749 Following, 391 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Felix G. Verdejo Sanchez (@diamanteverdejo) Verdejo is facing charges of kidnapping resulting in death, carjacking resulting in death and killing an unborn child.
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