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Lenyn Toribio and Welfy Espinal are accused of orchestrating a scheme to rob and murder Jeremy Ortega in the Bronx, New York, on April 13, 2025. The alleged motive was a bag of diamond jewelry. Toribio remains at large, while Espinal was arrested in New Jersey and detained. The case is being handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
The defendants allegedly used a GPS tracking device to surveil Ortega, following him for days before the fatal shooting in front of his home. The NYPD and FBI worked together to identify and apprehend the suspects, with Espinal being caught with a stolen license plate from a parked car.
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton stated that the Office will stop at nothing to hold accountable those who inflict violence on others. FBI Assistant Director in Charge James C. Barnacle, Jr. described the stalking and killing as horrifying, and NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch praised the tireless efforts of investigators to bring those responsible to justice.
The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon. If convicted, Toribio and Espinal face serious charges, including interstate stalking resulting in death and conspiracy to commit interstate stalking resulting in death.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: New York
- Location: NY
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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