The Miami-Dade County court has postponed the trial of Alfredo Carballo González and Ariely Álvarez Cabrera, accused of murdering Daylon Fleitas, a Cuban resident of Hialeah. This delay occurred after both the defense and prosecution failed to reach an agreement, and the accused were absent from the scheduled virtual hearing.
According to reports from Telemundo, the judge has rescheduled the case for August 12. During the session, the prosecution introduced an additional charge against Carballo: armed robbery. This new charge accompanies the previous accusations of second-degree murder with a weapon and tampering with physical evidence. Through a public defender, Carballo submitted a written plea of "not guilty" to the new charge.
The Family's Suffering and Frustration
The postponement has deeply affected the victim's family, who had hoped to confront the accused in person. Carmen, Daylon Fleitas' mother, shared her distress with the media, saying, "I feel really bad. My family is devastated. He was the happiest in the house; he shouldn't be here now."
Marlon Fleitas, Daylon's brother, described the legal process as "a long and tedious journey" but expressed confidence in the judicial system. He also disclosed that while the family was searching for Daylon, Carballo transferred $2,500 via Zelle, claiming it was part of an outstanding debt. "Initially, I didn't think he was capable of such a heinous act, but I always had a gut feeling he was involved," Marlon stated.
Impact on Friends and Loved Ones
Beanis Colón, the victim's girlfriend, remarked that the trial's delay is an additional blow to the family. She noted that Fleitas and Carballo had been close friends, with Fleitas having financially supported Carballo in the past.
Details of the Crime
The tragic event took place on August 3, 2025, at a truck yard in Medley. Fleitas went there to collect a $10,000 debt owed by Carballo. Surveillance footage captured Carballo assaulting Fleitas inside a van and later dragging his body to a blue recycling container. The body was discovered on August 9, 2025, in a wooded area near the Everglades, bearing multiple stab wounds.
Following the murder, Carballo manipulated Fleitas' phone to send deceptive messages to the family, claiming that the victim was fleeing to Mexico to avoid immigration authorities. In reality, it was Carballo and Álvarez who fled to Mexico with their five-month-old baby.
Legal Proceedings and Extradition
Álvarez was extradited to Florida in September 2025 and released on house arrest after posting a $200,000 bond, a decision that outraged the family. Carballo was captured in Mexico and extradited to Miami, where he pleaded not guilty on February 19 and requested a jury trial. Both remain detained in Miami-Dade County jail without bail.
"We will never find peace again, because a piece of our family was taken from us," Carmen, Daylon Fleitas' mother, lamented nearly a year after the crime.
Key Questions About the Hialeah Murder Trial
What new charge was added against Alfredo Carballo?
A new charge of armed robbery was added against Alfredo Carballo, in addition to the existing charges of second-degree murder with a weapon and tampering with physical evidence.
When is the new trial date scheduled?
The trial has been rescheduled for August 12, as per the latest court decision.
How did the family of Daylon Fleitas react to the trial delay?
The family expressed deep frustration and sadness, as they had hoped for closure by facing the accused in court. They described the process as emotionally draining.