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Two unidentified victims of kidnapping and torture
Justice for Two unidentified victims of kidnapping and torture — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Identity and current location of unknown suspect "Richard" - is this an alias or nickname used by associates?
Who were the other four individuals photographed at the gas station on May 21, 2025?
What evidence links the suspect to federal drug trafficking charges in addition to the kidnapping?
On May 21, 2025, an unknown suspect known as "Richard" was photographed at the Gulf Gas Station in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in connection with the kidnapping and torture of two victims. Federal charges for kidnapping and drug trafficking were issued against this individual on July 17, 2025. The FBI seeks public assistance in identifying and locating this suspect to resolve the case.
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Kidnapping; Federal Drug Trafficking The Federal Bureau of Investigation's San Juan Field Office in Puerto Rico is seeking the public's assistance with information on 5 unknown individuals related to the kidnapping and torture of two victims. The photographs of the suspects, including the Unknown Suspect who may be known as "Richard", were taken on May 21, 2025, between 12:00 p.m.
and 2:00 p.m., at the Gulf Gas Station in front of Plaza de Santurce, in the Barrio Obrero section of San Juan, Puerto Rico. On July 17, 2025, a federal arrest warrant was issued for this individual in the United States District Court, District of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico, after he was charged with Kidnapping and Federal Drug Trafficking.
Unknown suspect "Richard" and four other individuals photographed at Gulf Gas Station in front of Plaza de Santurce during kidnapping and torture incident
Warrant issued in United States District Court, District of Puerto Rico, San Juan, for kidnapping and federal drug trafficking charges