Antonio Cuellar-Enriquez, a 25-year-old Hispanic male, was found dead on July 26, 2022, at the Baker Creek Boat Ramp in Thonotosassa, Florida. His death was initially staged to appear as a suicide, but further investigation revealed it to be a homicide. The investigation uncovered a complex and chilling plot involving multiple individuals.
The primary suspects in the case were Daniel Negrete and his girlfriend, Fatima Garcia Avila.
The couple was implicated in the murder of Antonio Cuellar-Enriquez as part of a broader scheme to cover up another crime. On July 18, 2022, Erica Aviles, a 22-year-old Hispanic female, was shot and killed outside her home in Dover, Florida. Her husband, Cornelio Negrete Jr., was also shot but survived. The motive behind Erica's murder was believed to be an affair she was allegedly having with a co-worker. Fatima Garcia Avila and Daniel Negrete were accused of orchestrating Erica's murder, with Daniel being the shooter.
Following Erica's murder, Fatima Garcia Avila and Daniel Negrete devised a plan to frame Antonio Cuellar-Enriquez, Fatima's ex-boyfriend, for the crime. On July 26, 2022, Antonio was found shot to death at the Baker Creek Boat Ramp. Detectives determined that Daniel Negrete was the shooter and that the scene was staged to look like a suicide. The investigation revealed that Fatima Garcia Avila had sent text messages to Daniel, coordinating the murder and subsequent framing of Antonio.
Fatima Garcia Avila was arrested and charged with two counts of murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder. Daniel Negrete, although initially not charged, was later implicated in the murders. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office conducted the investigation, uncovering the detailed and premeditated nature of the crimes. The case highlighted the lengths to which the suspects went to cover their tracks and the tragic loss of life that resulted from their actions.
