US Marshals Track Down Family Massacre Suspect Who Allegedly Fled to Popular Vacation Destination
Dominican fugitive Luis Francisco Soriano apprehended in Punta Cana after fleeing New York where he allegedly murdered a family of four.
The U.S. Marshals Service announced on Wednesday the capture of a fugitive wanted in connection with a shocking quadruple homicide that occurred earlier this year in Irondequoit, a suburb near Rochester, New York. Authorities confirmed the arrest of Luis Francisco Soriano, 31, who had been on the run since allegedly killing four individuals, including two very young children, before fleeing to Puerto Rico and ultimately the Dominican Republic.
Soriano, also known by the alias Jefry Yevo, was apprehended by deputies after investigators tracked him down to a hotel in Punta Cana, where he worked at a call center. U.S. Marshals, collaborating closely with Dominican law enforcement, made the arrest shortly after Soriano completed his work shift, ending an intensive manhunt that spanned multiple countries.
The tragedy occurred on August 31, 2024, when Irondequoit police discovered the bodies of two adults and two children, ages 2 and 4, inside their home. The victims, described as family members, were allegedly related to the Soriano brothers, with the father reportedly being cousins with the suspects. Law enforcement officials described the brutal nature of the crime as one that "rocked the very foundation of our society governed by law and order."
Following the homicides, Soriano is believed to have fled New York for Puerto Rico. Once authorities closed in on his location, he managed to escape to the Dominican Republic by boat, raising the stakes in what officials called a high-priority, cross-jurisdictional operation. The successful apprehension came after U.S. Marshals in Santo Domingo received critical intelligence about Soriano’s whereabouts and employment status.
"It is truly worthy of recognition, and our communities should feel reassured knowing that this fugitive has been captured and will face justice," said Wilmer Ocasio-Ibarra, U.S. Marshal for the District of Puerto Rico, praising the combined efforts of law enforcement on both sides of the Atlantic. He emphasized the severe impact the crime had on the communities in both New York and Puerto Rico, calling the resolution of this case an important step toward healing.
Soriano now faces extradition proceedings in the Dominican Republic and will remain in custody there until hearings are complete. Upon return to the United States, he is expected to be charged with four counts of second-degree murder and additional drug-related offenses. Authorities continue to investigate the involvement of his brother, Julio Soriano, in the homicides, underscoring the complex and deeply disturbing nature of the case.
