A 35-year-old Cuban identified as Asiel Fuentes Quintana appeared before the Miami-Dade criminal court this Thursday, facing serious charges for a violent attack on a 73-year-old woman, who turned out to be his mother-in-law. The accused arrived at the court handcuffed and dressed in white, facing charges of "physical assault, grand theft, and physical assault on an elderly person."
The incident occurred last Monday in an apartment located at 2507 block of Northwest 16th Street in Little Havana, Miami. According to the victim's testimony—cited by Telemundo 51—the aggressor was caught hiding in the apartment's bathroom by the victim. The man had his face covered with a towel and was wearing gloves while attempting to steal.
The arrest report details that upon being discovered, the suspect reacted violently, punching the victim in the face until she fell to the ground. Despite the woman's pleas, who begged him to leave her alone due to her illness and advanced age, Fuentes Quintana continued the attack.
After the beating, the accused covered the victim with a towel and ordered her, "You can come out after the door closes." The victim suffered multiple contusions as a result of the attack.
The case took an unexpected turn when a security video captured by a neighbor helped identify the aggressor. The video showed Fuentes Quintana walking down the building's hallway before the attempted robbery. Subsequently, the victim's daughter, upon seeing the footage, identified the aggressor as her own husband.
The investigation revealed that on the morning of the incident, the accused's wife couldn't find her mother's apartment keys in her purse, raising suspicions. According to detectives, Fuentes Quintana wrote to his wife from jail, claiming that he tried to turn himself in to the police and blaming drugs for his actions.
Asiel Fuentes Quintana will remain in jail without bail. The charges could lead to him spending many years behind bars if found guilty.
Details Surrounding the Assault in Little Havana
The following questions and answers provide further insight into the case involving Asiel Fuentes Quintana and the assault on his mother-in-law.
Who is Asiel Fuentes Quintana?
Asiel Fuentes Quintana is a 35-year-old Cuban man who has been charged with physical assault, grand theft, and physical assault on an elderly person. He attacked his 73-year-old mother-in-law in Little Havana.
Where did the incident take place?
The incident occurred in an apartment located at the 2507 block of Northwest 16th Street in Little Havana, Miami.
How was the aggressor identified?
The aggressor was identified through a security video captured by a neighbor. The victim's daughter recognized her own husband, Asiel Fuentes Quintana, in the footage.
What were the victim's injuries?
The victim, a 73-year-old woman, suffered multiple contusions as a result of the attack by Fuentes Quintana.
What did the investigation reveal about the morning of the incident?
The investigation revealed that the accused's wife couldn't find her mother's apartment keys in her purse that morning, which raised suspicions. Fuentes Quintana later wrote from jail, claiming he attempted to turn himself in and blamed drugs for his actions.