Investigations Underway Following Fatal Shooting in Hatillo, Costa Rica
Authorities are searching for two motorcyclists connected to the murder of Elvin David Hadges Quirós.
Elvin David Hadges Quirós, a 31-year-old local resident, was fatally shot on July 2, 2024, in Hatillo, a district in San José, Costa Rica.
The incident took place at approximately 6:20 PM as Hadges was arriving at his home.
According to the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), the assailants, described as two men dressed in black, intercepted Hadges on a dark motorcycle, whereafter they discharged multiple rounds at him.
Hadges was found deceased on the scene with several bullet casings nearby.
The OIJ has released images captured during the incident that show the attackers on the motorcycle, with one rider wearing a black helmet and the other an orange helmet.
Local law enforcement is urging the public to come forward with any information regarding the identity of the suspects or the circumstances of the murder.
Individuals with information can report it confidentially via a hotline.
Hadges was originally from San José and is survived by a teenage son.
The community remains in shock over the violent act, which adds to concerns about crime and safety in urban areas of Costa Rica.
Investigators continue to gather evidence in hopes of apprehending the suspects swiftly.
In related news, another investigation has emerged from Brazil regarding the case of Cláudia Tavares Hoeckler, a 42-year-old educator accused of murdering her husband, Valdemir Hoeckler, 43, in November 2022. The prosecution alleges that the crime was premeditated.
Following an alleged abuse incident two weeks prior to the murder, Cláudia reportedly administered a sleeping pill to her husband, subsequently asphyxiating him with a plastic bag while he was unconscious.
The body was hidden in the kitchen freezer for five days, after which she filed a false missing persons report.
During investigations, inconsistencies surrounding the state of the freezer drew suspicion.
Neighbors indicated that the freezer was typically empty before it was found filled with food products, concealing Valdemir's body.
Cláudia was previously granted an opportunity to await trial under electronic monitoring but was ordered back to custody after the prosecution appealed, citing the severity of the crime and her attempt to obstruct the investigation.
Cláudia has maintained her innocence, and her legal representation is based on a success fee agreement linked to her potential acquittal.
The incident took place at approximately 6:20 PM as Hadges was arriving at his home.
According to the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), the assailants, described as two men dressed in black, intercepted Hadges on a dark motorcycle, whereafter they discharged multiple rounds at him.
Hadges was found deceased on the scene with several bullet casings nearby.
The OIJ has released images captured during the incident that show the attackers on the motorcycle, with one rider wearing a black helmet and the other an orange helmet.
Local law enforcement is urging the public to come forward with any information regarding the identity of the suspects or the circumstances of the murder.
Individuals with information can report it confidentially via a hotline.
Hadges was originally from San José and is survived by a teenage son.
The community remains in shock over the violent act, which adds to concerns about crime and safety in urban areas of Costa Rica.
Investigators continue to gather evidence in hopes of apprehending the suspects swiftly.
In related news, another investigation has emerged from Brazil regarding the case of Cláudia Tavares Hoeckler, a 42-year-old educator accused of murdering her husband, Valdemir Hoeckler, 43, in November 2022. The prosecution alleges that the crime was premeditated.
Following an alleged abuse incident two weeks prior to the murder, Cláudia reportedly administered a sleeping pill to her husband, subsequently asphyxiating him with a plastic bag while he was unconscious.
The body was hidden in the kitchen freezer for five days, after which she filed a false missing persons report.
During investigations, inconsistencies surrounding the state of the freezer drew suspicion.
Neighbors indicated that the freezer was typically empty before it was found filled with food products, concealing Valdemir's body.
Cláudia was previously granted an opportunity to await trial under electronic monitoring but was ordered back to custody after the prosecution appealed, citing the severity of the crime and her attempt to obstruct the investigation.
Cláudia has maintained her innocence, and her legal representation is based on a success fee agreement linked to her potential acquittal.