MIAMI, FL – A calculated execution at the Aladdin Hotel has landed two individuals in federal custody. Jimmy Sanchez, 36, of San Diego, California, and Tsvia Kol, 36, of Miami, Florida, face life in prison after being charged with the brutal murder of a victim discovered with gunshot wounds to the face and head. The killing, according to a Department of Justice indictment, wasn’t a random act of violence, but a cold consequence of a botched drug deal.
The indictment details a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance, with the murder serving as a terrifying escalation. Investigators allege that Kol lured the victim to the Aladdin Hotel on November 29, 2022, aggressively questioning them about a missing methamphetamine package she believed they had stolen. When demands failed, she allegedly orchestrated a cross-country hit.
Sanchez, according to the DOJ, was flown in from San Diego specifically to assist Kol in locating the missing drugs and, ultimately, carrying out the murder. Law enforcement arrived on the scene to find the victim already deceased, riddled with two gunshot wounds to the face and head – a grim testament to the ruthlessness of the alleged perpetrators. The scene painted a clear picture of a pre-planned and merciless act.
U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe for the Southern District of Florida announced the charges alongside Special Agent in Charge Deanne L. Reuter of the DEA’s Miami Field Division, and Director Stephanie V. Daniels of the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD). The investigation was a collaborative effort, with support from the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS).
If convicted at trial, both Sanchez and Kol face a mandatory sentence of life in prison, alongside the possibility of life under supervised release and fines totaling up to $10,000,000. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Yara Dodin and Monica Castro are spearheading the prosecution, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Mitchell Hyman managing any potential asset forfeiture. This case promises a lengthy and complex legal battle.
It’s crucial to remember that an indictment represents allegations, and both Sanchez and Kol are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Further details and updates can be found on the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida website at www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl, or court documents at www.flsd.uscourts.gov under case number 24-cr-20149. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and bring you the unvarnished truth as it unfolds.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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