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Costa Rican authorities seek suspect in death of American citizen
Costa Rican investigators are searching for an unidentified woman in connection with the death of a 74-year-old American man, identified as “Fleming,” in Playas del Coco. The victim was found dead on September 27 with head injuries believed to have been caused by blunt objects.
According to the Judicial Investigation Agency, the victim entered a beachside condominium at approximately 4:50 p.m. on the day of the incident. A woman was allegedly seen leaving the unit without him. Surveillance footage released by authorities shows the suspect walking down a street accompanied by another woman.
The suspect is described as having a fair complexion, a slender build, and black hair, standing approximately 1.60 meters (5 feet 3 inches) tall. At the time of the incident, she was reportedly wearing blue denim shorts, sandals, and a white bra with chain-like accessories. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Judicial Investigation Agency at 800-800-0645.
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Costa Rica · Fleming · Judicial Investigation Agency · Playas del Coco · United States Department of State
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The victim's head injuries were likely caused by blunt objects. pulptastic.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Surveillance footage shows the suspect walking with another woman. pulptastic.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A woman was seen leaving the condominium without the victim. pulptastic.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The victim entered a condominium in Playas del Coco at 4:50 p.m. on September 27. pulptastic.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 74-year-old American man identified as Fleming was found dead on September 27. pulptastic.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The suspect was wearing blue denim shorts, sandals, and a white bra with chain-like accessories. pulptastic.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The suspect has a fair complexion, a slender build, black hair, and is approximately 1.60 meters tall. pulptastic.com · internewscast.com · nypost.com