The person at the center of this case
United States citizen (kidnapped for ransom in February 2021)
Violent Crime · Open
184 days waiting
RENEL DESTINA
Justice for United States citizen (kidnapped for ransom in February 2021) — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What is Renel Destina's current location and does he remain active in kidnapping operations?
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person
Lead #2Who are the associates of Renel Destina in the Gran Ravine gang involved in the 2021 kidnapping?
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location
Lead #3What specific locations in the Dominican Republic does Destina frequent or use as hideouts?
Renel Destina, leader of the gang Gran Ravine, is wanted for his alleged role in kidnapping U.S. citizens for ransom in 2021. In February 2021, Destina and associates allegedly abducted a victim at gunpoint, held them for 14 days while beating and threatening them, and released the victim only after ransom was paid. He remains a fugitive with known ties to the Dominican Republic and is charged with conspiracy to commit hostage taking and hostage taking in federal court.
Case
#1157
United States / Dominican Republic
United States District Court for the District of Columbia; FBI
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evidence
Lead #4What ransom amount was paid and through what method, and can financial tracking lead to Destina's network?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Conspiracy to Commit Hostage Taking; Hostage Taking Caution: Renel Destina, as leader of the gang Gran Ravine, allegedly participated in kidnappings of United States citizens for ransom in 2021. In February 2021, Destina and associates allegedly kidnapped a United States citizen at gunpoint and held the victim for ransom for 14 days.
The victim was allegedly held at gunpoint, beaten, and threatened by the gang, and was released only after a ransom was paid. Renel Destina was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Hostage Taking and Hostage Taking by an indictment filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
Remarks: Destina has ties to or may travel to the Dominican Republic.
Timeline of Events
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2021-02
Kidnapping Incident
Renel Destina and associates allegedly kidnapped a U.S. citizen at gunpoint
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2021-02
Victim Released
Victim was released after 14 days of captivity following ransom payment; victim had been beaten and threatened throughout
Case Information
Incident:February 1, 2021
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 1, 2021
Last Updated:September 9, 2026