The lifeless body of Alejandro Jacomino González, a 41-year-old Cuban truck driver who had been missing for over ten days, was discovered in Georgia, as confirmed by his cousin Juan Carlos Forcade to Telemundo51.
Forcade mentioned that the FBI informed González's wife on Tuesday about the discovery in Georgia. However, at the time of the report, neither the FBI's Tampa division nor Savannah authorities had released an official statement.
The family remains unaware of the specific circumstances surrounding his death.
Residing in Port St. Lucie, Florida, González disappeared on April 17 while transporting luxury cars from the port of Brunswick, Georgia, to Miami, working for Heartbeat Auto Transport.
Unusual Truck Movements Raise Suspicion
According to the FBI, at 1:21 a.m. on April 17, González took a break at a rest area in Brevard County on I-95 South, Grant-Valkaria, Florida. At 7:49 a.m., the truck's GPS registered an abnormal movement: the vehicle headed south to an exit before turning north towards Jacksonville, deviating from its original path.
“Shortly after, González stopped responding, and the truck was reported missing,” the federal agency stated.
The vehicle was eventually located in Port Wentworth, Georgia, without González and with several cars missing. "Since the truck's discovery, three vehicles have been recovered in Florida. Others remain unaccounted for, along with González," the FBI added.
Investigation into Suspected Abduction
The incident was labeled as a "car carrier abduction in Brevard County" and investigated as a suspicious disappearance potentially involving unlawful detention.
Trucker Ángel Oliva, who frequently travels that route, described the rest area as typically busy: "That’s mile 165-something on I-95, it's not dangerous. We often sleep there because there are always many trucks, over a hundred, and we look out for each other."
Heartbeat Auto Transport's listed address in Miami matches an empty lot. The owner declined to comment, citing an ongoing investigation. The company had posted on social media: “Alejandro Jacomino González is more than just a missing driver: he is someone’s family, friend, and colleague. Our hearts go out to his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”
Similar Case of Missing Cuban Trucker
The case bears a disturbing resemblance to another Cuban trucker, Alexis Sánchez Azcuy, 48, from Miami, who vanished in March 2022 in Winkler County, Texas, while on a cargo route. His truck was found abandoned with traces of blood, and months later, his murder was confirmed.
In July 2025, Ramón Alejandro Rodríguez Hernández was sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years for the crime.
Both incidents share a troubling pattern: Cuban truckers disappearing during long-haul routes, with their vehicles left behind and cargo stolen, suggesting organized networks targeting transporters in the southeastern United States.
Understanding the Risks Faced by Truckers in the Southeast
Why are Cuban truckers being targeted in the Southeast United States?
The pattern of Cuban truckers disappearing during their routes, with their vehicles found abandoned and cargo stolen, points to organized criminal networks preying on transporters in the region.
What actions are authorities taking to address these disappearances?
Authorities are investigating these cases as suspicious disappearances with potential unlawful detention, aiming to dismantle the criminal networks responsible for these abductions.