Arlety Garcia Valdes, a 40-year-old Hispanic woman, was tragically found dead on January 28, 2020, in Miami, FL. She, along with her 60-year-old mother, Isabela Valdes, and 84-year-old grandmother, Lina Gonzalez, were discovered shot to death in their home in the Redland area of southwest Miami-Dade. The horrific incident also involved the abduction of Arlety's newborn son, Andrew Caballeiro, by his father, Ernesto Caballeiro.
The investigation revealed that Ernesto Caballeiro, a
49-year-old Hispanic man, was the primary suspect in the murders. He was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Pasco County, north of Tampa, the day after the murders. Despite an extensive search, the newborn, Andrew Caballeiro, was never found. The authorities believe Ernesto Caballeiro killed Arlety Garcia Valdes, her mother, and grandmother before fleeing with the baby.
The case drew significant attention due to the brutal nature of the crime and the subsequent Amber Alert issued for the missing infant. Miami-Dade Police led the investigation, with assistance from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The search for Andrew Caballeiro included extensive efforts, such as diving teams searching canals and bloodhounds scouring the area where Ernesto Caballeiro's body was found.
Family and friends of Arlety Garcia Valdes described her as a loving and caring individual who did not deserve such a tragic end. The community mourned the loss of three generations of women and continued to hope for the safe return of baby Andrew. Despite the exhaustive search efforts, the case remains unresolved, with the whereabouts of Andrew Caballeiro still unknown.
