NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade
Authorities charge suspect in years-old Miami-Dade homicide case
Law enforcement officials have filed criminal charges against a suspect in connection with a stabbing death that occurred years ago in northeast Miami-Dade. The victim's body was originally discovered wrapped in a blanket.
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This development marks a shift in a cold case investigation, moving from an unsolved to an active criminal prosecution.
Key Facts
- A suspect has been formally charged in a homicide case.
- The victim was found dead from stab wounds in northeast Miami-Dade.
- The victim's body was discovered wrapped in a blanket.
- The incident occurred years prior to the announcement of charges.
- Authorities announced the charges on Thursday.
Who's Mentioned
personItiaba Ekong“Suspect charged with first-degree murder and other felonies.”locationNortheast 199th Street and 10th Avenue“Location where the victim was found.”locationMiami-Dade“Location of the crime and the jurisdiction of the authorities.”personLenoris Henry Marlowe“Victim of the 2021 homicide.”organizationMiami-Dade Police Department“Law enforcement agency investigating the case.”