The person at the center of this case
United States citizen (name withheld)
Violent Crime · Open
48 days waiting
RENEL DESTINA
Justice for United States citizen (name withheld) — 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 is he still operating with Gran Ravine gang members?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence connects Destina directly to the kidnapping and ransom demands?
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contact
Lead #3Who are the associates and gang members involved in the conspiracy and hostage taking?
Renel Destina, leader of the gang Gran Ravine, is wanted for his alleged role in kidnapping a U.S. citizen at gunpoint in February 2021 and holding the victim for ransom over 14 days while threatening and beating them. The victim was released only after ransom payment was made. Destina remains a fugitive with known ties to the Dominican Republic, and investigators seek information on his current whereabouts and associates involved in the conspiracy.
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#1157
United States District Court for the District of Columbia; FBI
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location
Lead #4What specific locations in the Dominican Republic does Destina frequent or use as safe houses?
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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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2021-02-01
Kidnapping Incident
Renel Destina and associates allegedly kidnapped a United States citizen at gunpoint
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2021-02-15
Victim Released
Victim released after 14 days of captivity following ransom payment; victim had been held at gunpoint, beaten, and threatened
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Case Information
Incident:February 1, 2021
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 1, 2021
Last Updated:April 29, 2026