Jesus Aguilera

Serial Killer

Jesus Aguilera: A Profile of His Crimes

Background

Jesus Aguilera, born in 1953 in Cuba, arrived in the United States during the Mariel boatlift in May 1981. Shortly after his arrival, he embarked on a series of violent crimes in New York City, including multiple murders and assaults.

August 1981: Attempted Murder and Robbery

In August 1981, Aguilera engaged in consensual sex with a woman at an apartment located at 1186 East 180th Street in the Bronx. Following their encounter, he bound her hands and legs, placed a belt around her neck, and attempted to assault her again. Before leaving with stolen property, he secured the belt to the bedpost in a manner that would tighten if she struggled. Fortunately, the victim managed to free herself and survive the ordeal. Aguilera was later convicted of First-Degree Robbery for this crime.

August 29, 1981: Murder of Guillermo Graniela

On August 29, 1981, the body of 30-year-old Guillermo Graniela was discovered in the basement of 417 Bronx Park Avenue. His hands and feet were bound with rope, and a ligature around his neck was tightened using a screwdriver, leading to his death by strangulation. Aguilera was convicted of Second-Degree Murder for this homicide. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (4)

Guillermo Graniela Age: (30), Date of Death: 1981-08-29

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