Liberia authorities detain two suspects in Wilfredo Pizarro homicide

Authorities in Liberia, Costa Rica, have detained two suspects in connection with the homicide of 51-year-old communicator Wilfredo Pizarro. The arrests followed three searches conducted by the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) in the Martina Bustos and Corazón de Jesús neighborhoods.

The suspects, identified by the surnames Monterrey (27) and Porras (23), are accused of participating in the July 31, 2026, killing. Investigators believe Pizarro, who also worked as an informal taxi driver, was lured to the Cañas Dulces sector after accepting a service request. He was reportedly shot multiple times, and his belongings and vehicle were stolen. His body was later discovered in a public road, and his vehicle was found abandoned in the Corazón de Jesús neighborhood.

Cell phones were seized during the raids, and authorities are still searching for a third suspect. The suspects remain at the disposal of the Public Ministry.