RIVERVIEW, Fla. (WFLA)— Two people have been arrested in connection with a homicide in Riverview, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.
Arnaldo Cintron, 42, was arrested after detectives determined he had fatally stabbed Hiojaira Velez Bonilla, 42, after an altercation.
Giselle Santiago Bonilla, 37, was also arrested after detectives said she assisted Cintron in disposing of her body near the Weedon Island Preserve off the Gandy Bridge, HCSO said.
“This was a brutal act of violence followed by a callous attempt to cover it up,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “No life should ever be taken in such a senseless manner, and no attempt to conceal a crime will shield those responsible from justice. Our detectives were relentless, ensuring both individuals were held accountable, and they will now face the full weight of the law.”
Both suspects were arrested on August 18…