In the quiet town of Washington, Indiana, a tragic and violent series of events unfolded on the night of February 4, 2024, culminating in the death of 58-year-old Aracely Torres. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, her life was cut short in a senseless act of violence that also left two of her family members injured.
That evening, a disturbance involving a firearm was reported at a residence on McCormick Avenue just before 11 p.m. Abel Dubon-Castillo, 38, had reportedly gone to the home to speak about a relationship with his ex-girlfriend, who was Torres' daughter. An argument escalated, and Dubon-Castillo allegedly pointed a handgun at Aracely Torres' head. A physical struggle ensued, during which Torres' husband managed to disarm Dubon-Castillo, who then left the residence with his wife.
Although police were called to the scene to investigate the initial altercation and had seized the firearm, the situation took a horrific turn. While authorities were attempting to locate Dubon-Castillo at his own home, he returned to the McCormick Avenue residence where family had gathered to discuss the earlier incident. Shortly before midnight, a second call was made to dispatch reporting shots fired.
Upon their return to the home, police discovered a bloody scene. Aracely Torres had been fatally shot and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other individuals, Concepcion Rodriguez-Martinez, 57, and Yarely Santiago-Torres, 35, also suffered gunshot wounds and were hospitalized. The suspect, Abel Dubon-Castillo, was also injured during the incident, though not by law enforcement, and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Following his release from the hospital on February 12, Abel Dubon-Castillo was arrested and taken to the Daviess County Jail. He faced a multitude of charges, including murder, two counts of attempted murder, burglary with a deadly weapon, and intimidation. After a seven-day trial, a Daviess County jury found him guilty on all counts. On September 22, 2025, a judge sentenced Abel Dubon-Castillo to 150 years in prison for his crimes. The comprehensive investigation that led to his conviction involved the Washington Police Department, Indiana State Police, and the Knox County High-Tech Crime Unit.
