New Insights and Surveillance Footage Emerge in Miami Food Truck Murder Case

Recently released surveillance footage has shed light on the final moments in the life of Jeankerly María Linares Marín, a 27-year-old Venezuelan mother who was tragically killed on April 7 in Allapattah, Miami-Dade. The video, captured inside the restaurant where Linares worked, reveals interactions between her and the man who would later take both her life and that of another individual who had also visited the restaurant on that fateful day.

Surveillance Footage: Evidence of an Obsession

The security camera at La Nueva Alameda, situated at the intersection of NW 27th Avenue and 24th Street in Miami, recorded a man identified by employees as 70-year-old Luis Montero Moncada, also known as "El Colombiano." The footage shows Montero sitting in the establishment for at least four hours, closely watching Jeankerly as she worked as a waitress.

In a pivotal moment captured on video, Montero approaches the register area, briefly interacts with an employee, and then turns around. As he walks, he crosses paths with Jeankerly, who continues her path without acknowledging him. His prolonged gaze towards her is chilling, especially in light of the events that unfolded hours later.

Regular patrons and employees of the restaurant state that Montero was a frequent visitor who exhibited a clear fixation on the young woman. Jeankerly's family insists that Montero was obsessed with her, and there was no relationship beyond the waitress-customer dynamic.

Cold-Blooded Attack: A Tragic Night

In the early hours of Monday, April 7, Jeankerly left the restaurant with a friend and a man identified as Marlon López, a Nicaraguan national, to buy food from a nearby truck located at the NW 27th Avenue and 30th Street intersection. It was here that the tragedy occurred.

Footage from another security camera captured the moment the assailant exited a vehicle, walked directly toward the victims, and opened fire at close range. Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office officer Ángel Rodríguez reported that Montero first shot Jeankerly, causing her to fall, and then shot her again to ensure she wouldn't survive. He also shot Marlon López, critically injuring him, and aimed at the other woman, who managed to escape unharmed.

Both Jeankerly and Marlon were shot at close range. Jeankerly died at the scene, while Marlon was transported in critical condition to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Hotel Standoff and Resolution

Hours later, after an intense search, sheriff's deputies located the suspect at the Extended Stay hotel on NW 7th Avenue and 69th Street. As officers attempted to apprehend him while he left his room and entered his vehicle, Montero opened fire. The ensuing shootout resulted in Montero being shot dead by authorities. No one else was injured in the incident. His body was found inside the car and later removed by authorities.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the confrontation, while the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office continues to examine the double homicide.

A Mother’s Dreams Cut Short

Jeankerly Linares had emigrated to the United States from Venezuela just seven months prior. A dedicated mother of two, a three-year-old daughter and an 11-year-old son, she worked tirelessly to provide a better future for them. Her life was brutally cut short while she simply awaited a food order after a long workday.

Family and friends remember Jeankerly as a hardworking, cheerful woman devoted to her children. Her family revealed she had tried to avoid Montero several times but never imagined that his harassment would end so violently. "He was stalking her. This was all out of jealousy. He was obsessed with her," close sources told Univision.

In response to the tragedy, Jeankerly's family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral expenses and support her children, who now face life without their mother. "Thank you for your generosity and compassion during this heartbreaking time. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this difficult journey," the campaign reads, having raised $3,857 of its $10,000 goal so far.