On November 14, the body of 52-year-old Oscar Rene Hernandez Augustin was discovered on a rural dirt road in Homestead, sparking a complex investigation. The victim was reported missing days earlier along with his white 2015 Toyota Corolla, subsequently found in the possession of 31-year-old Roiniel Perez, who is now facing multiple charges. As Perez appeared in court, pleading not guilty, the victim’s wife, Damassa Torres, is calling for justice.
According to Miami-Dade Police, Augustin’s body was located at the 23600 block of Southwest 227th Avenue, displaying severe burns from the waist down and multiple stab wounds. The autopsy findings and the state of decomposition suggested a violent and distressing end for Augustin.
Days following the recovery of the body, Perez was observed driving Augustin’s car. Upon attempting a traffic stop, Perez allegedly led police on a chase, defying orders to stop, and culminating in a crash after running a red light. This failed escape was captured on surveillance, showing Perez fleeing the scene and hiding under a parked vehicle before being apprehended by officers.
The arrest report reveals troubling evidence against Perez, stating that he had used Augustin’s bank card several times post his disappearance. Furthermore, detectives retrieved Augustin’s ID and found a worrying amount of blood in the rear seats of his car, accompanying multiple pairs of blue latex gloves. Photos on Perez’s phone exposed blood-stained car seats, and images of the victim’s belongings, further implicating him in the crime.
Perez appears in court facing charges of second-degree murder with a weapon, grand theft, and other related charges. Meanwhile, Damassa Torres, wife of the victim, voiced her anguish and demand for increased charges, advocating for first-degree murder. “He was a person who didn’t have any problems. He wasn’t from the streets,” she expressed in Spanish, clearly distressed and seeking accountability for her husband’s brutal murder.
The investigation is still unfolding as authorities seek to determine the exact motive behind Augustin’s tragic death. Given the gravity of events, the community and family await further legal proceedings that could alter the charges against Perez.
As the legal process against Roiniel Perez develops, Damassa Torres’ plea for justice remains at the forefront. Her husband’s untimely and brutal death in Homestead reflects a tragedy that has left a family yearning for answers and accountability. The outcome of this case could potentially bring some solace to a grieving family and a community shocked by such acts of violence.
Source: Nbcmiami
