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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 28, 2026Miami-Dade

Coral Gables police uncover identity theft ring targeting deceased accident victims

Police arrested two suspects for allegedly burglarizing the home of a couple who died in a recent helicopter crash in Kenya. Authorities discovered an identity theft operation at the suspects' residence, leading to an ongoing investigation involving federal agencies.

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Why It Matters

The case highlights a criminal network that allegedly targeted the estates of deceased individuals to steal identities, luxury assets, and business documents shortly after their deaths.

Key Facts

  • Geybert Alexander García (40) and Melany Perdomo (24) were arrested for burglarizing the home of Adam Hlavaty and Henry Parra.
  • The victims died in a helicopter crash in Kenya on August 19.
  • Suspects allegedly looted the home for two days, stealing business documents, jewelry, luxury cars, and art.
  • A stolen sculpture is valued at approximately $500,000.
  • Police recovered a Range Rover and a Porsche Taycan at the suspects' residence.
  • The suspects' home was described by police as an 'epicentric' hub for identity theft, containing firearms, laptops, and forged IDs.
  • Police believe the victims were targeted for identity theft on the same day they died.
  • A judge ordered both suspects to be held without bond.
  • Melany Perdomo is also subject to an immigration hold.
  • The investigation involves the Secret Service, ATF, and the Office of Diplomatic Security.

Who's Mentioned

personMelany Perdomo“Suspect, 24 years old, arrested for burglary and identity theft.”personEd Hudak“Chief of the Coral Gables Police Department.”organizationATF“Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives assisting in the investigati”personGeybert Alexander García“Suspect, 40 years old, arrested for burglary and identity theft.”personMindy Glazer“Judge who initially ordered the suspects held without bond.”personAdam Hlavaty“Victim of the Kenya helicopter crash whose home was burglarized.”personHenry Parra“Victim of the Kenya helicopter crash whose home was burglarized.”organizationUnited States Secret Service“Federal agency assisting in the investigation.”locationCoral Gables“City where the burglary occurred and police are based.”