The person at the center of this case
United States citizen (kidnapped for ransom in February 2021)
Violent Crime · Open
94 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 #1Where is Renel Destina currently located and what is his current appearance?
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person
Lead #2Who are the associates of Renel Destina involved in the kidnapping conspiracy?
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evidence
Lead #3What evidence connects Destina to the ransom payment and the 14-day hostage situation?
Renel Destina, leader of the gang Gran Ravine, is wanted for allegedly orchestrating kidnappings of U.S. citizens for ransom in 2021, including a 14-day hostage situation where the victim was beaten and threatened. He was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Hostage Taking and Hostage Taking in federal court. Destina remains at large with known ties to the Dominican Republic, and authorities seek public assistance in locating him.
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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 should be investigated for Destina's whereabouts?
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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
Kidnapping of U.S. Citizen
Renel Destina and associates allegedly kidnapped a United States citizen at gunpoint as part of ransom scheme
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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 detention
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Case Information
Incident:February 1, 2021
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 1, 2021
Last Updated:June 16, 2026