Murder of Lorenzo González Cacho

Lorenzo González Cacho (November 29, 2001 – March 9, 2010) was an eight-year-old Puerto Rican boy that was murdered in his home in Dorado, Puerto Rico on March 9, 2010. At the time of his death, his mother, Ana Cacho, and two sisters were at the house.^[1]

The case has gained notoriety in the island for the discrepancies and irregularities surrounding the evidence and testimonies about it, which initially led to the boy's mother along with three other males to be labeled potential suspects- by the island's Secretary of Justice at the time Guillermo Somoza.^[2] However, on March 9, 2015, on the 5th year anniversary of the murder, the Puerto Rico Justice Department announced that the mother along with the three males, were no longer suspects.^[3]

As of December 28, 2015, no one has been charged with the murder of Lorenzo González.

Background

Lorenzo González Cacho was born on November 29, 2001. He was the middle child of Ahmed Alí González and Ana Cacho out of three.The couple also have two other daughters. From an early age, González showed interest in sports, and was active in a soccer team. He was studying at Dorado Academy in his hometown. At the time of Lorenzo's death, his parents were in the process of divorcing. Also, at that time, his sisters were approximately 13 and 5 years old respectively.^[4]

Death

On March 9, 2010, Ana Cacho took her son to the Treatment and Diagnostic Center in Dorado, Puerto Rico. Cacho arrived at around 5:00 and 5:30 am with his son covered in blood. The child was pronounced dead at the clinic. Upon questioning, Cacho claimed that her son had fallen from his bed at their home in Dorado del Mar. However, this version was discarded by the autopsy which revealed severe injuries to the face and head, which included at least one stabbing wound to the face.^[5]

Suspects

Although no charges have been filed, the Puerto Rico Department of Justice had identified four persons considered suspects in the death of González Cacho. However, on March 9, 2015, on the 5th year anniversary of the murder, the Puerto Rico Department of Justice announced that all four were no longer suspects.^[6]

• Ana Cacho – Lorenzo's mother. She was identified as a suspect by the Department of Justice in March 19, 2010. Her two daughters were also removed from her home on March 30, 2010 and they haven't had contact since. Through the process, Cacho has maintained her innocence. On March 9, 2015, on the 5th year anniversary of the murder, the Puerto Rico Department of Justice announced that she was no longer a suspect.
• Jesús Genaro Camacho – Engineer and Cacho's boyfriend at the moment of the death. He was identified as a suspect in October 26, 2011. He denies being in the house when the incident occurred. He has also maintained his innocence in the event. On March 9, 2015, on the 5th year anniversary of the murder, the Puerto Rico Department of Justice announced that he was no longer a suspect.
• Arnaldo "Naldy" Colón – A friend of Cacho. It has been rumored he was at the house the night of the murder. On March 9, 2015, on the 5th year anniversary of the murder, the Puerto Rico Department of Justice announced that he was no longer a suspect.
• William Marrero – Federal agent working for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He was identified as a suspect in August 2012 by the authorities. Allegedly he was also present in Cacho's house the night of the murder. On March 9, 2015, on the 5th year anniversary of the murder, the Puerto Rico Department of Justice announced that he was no longer a suspect.

Luis Gustavo Rivera Seijo, known as "El Manco", a homeless man, who grew up in the same neighborhood and was incorrectly released from jail the night of the murder was also previously identified as a suspect, allegedly Rivera Seijo confessed to the crime but the authorities discarded his involvement due to lack of evidence confirming his admission.^[7][8]

See also

• Death of Liliana Barbarita Cepeda

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