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For Immediate Release:
April 30, 2012

Media Contact:
Det. Aida Fina-Milian
[email protected]
(305)471-1900

***** UPDATE *****

   
Topic: Death Investigation
Case #: PD120427159544
Date & Time of Occurrence: 04/27/2012 at approx. 12:15 p.m.
Address of Occurrence: 801 Monterrey Street
  Coral Gables, Florida
   
Subject #1:
Subject Name: Jose Rojas, (W/M)
Subject DOB: 11/23/1968
Subject Address: 3003 SW 147 Place
  Miami, Florida
Subject Charges: Murder 1st degree w/Deadly Weapon (2 counts), Kidnapping w/Deadly Weapon (2 counts), Attempted Armed Robbery (1 count)
Deceased #1:
Deceased Name: Not available, (/M)
Deceased #2:
Deceased Name: Frances C. Venezia, (W/F)
Deceased Age: 59
Deceased Address: 5517 Sardina Street
  Coral Gables, Florida


Death Investigation (Update #1)

Update: Classified as a Homicide


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 
 

The Miami-Dade Police Department's Homicide Bureau detectives are conducting a death investigation at the above listed location.  According to investigators, officers with the Coral Gables Police Department responded to a business in regards to a distress call.  Upon their individual, the discovered the victims deceased.  Responding units observed an individual near the scene and has been detained for further questioning.  At this time, the motive is unknown.  The exact cause of death is pending the results of the Medical Examiner's Office.

The investigation continues.

Update #1:  The female decedent and subject have been identified and listed above.  The subject has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder with a Deadly Weapon, Kidnapping with a Deadly Weapon, and Attempted Armed Robbery.  The male victim's official next of kin has not been made, as such, his name is currently not available. 


 
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact CrimeStoppers
(305)471-TIPS (8477) or (866) 471-8477
Visit www.crimestoppersmiami.com and select “Give a Tip”
Send a text message to 274637. Enter CSMD followed by the tip information and press send.
   
Subject: Jose Rojas
Subject: Jose Rojas
   

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