Damián Valdez-Galloso, the individual identified by the police as the perpetrator of the murder of Cuban reggaeton artist El Taiger, was scheduled to appear for the second time before the Miami-Dade court this Friday; however, he refused to show up.
In statements to several media outlets from the courthouse, Teresa Padrón, manager of El Taiger, confirmed the defendant's absence from this hearing.
"I can imagine why he doesn't want to show his face; he knows everyone is watching him, everyone hates him, and everyone is demanding answers. Given the way he appeared yesterday, I understand why he may not have wanted to come forward today," Teresa said.
According to the artist's manager, Damián's appearance in court this Friday was not related to the case concerning El Taiger's murder, but rather to the charge of sexual abuse that also stands against him, as well as the violation of registration requirements with the authorities regarding this crime.
According to Teresa, the next court date for Damián Valdez-Galloso will be on November 22, when he must appear before the judge handling the murder case.
In connection with the crime against El Taiger, Valdez-Galloso faces several charges including second-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and possession of a firearm.
In the first hearing in Miami-Dade, Judge Mindy S. Glazer denied bail and questioned the prosecution about the charge of second-degree murder, suggesting that the circumstances could indicate first-degree murder, which carries a heavier penalty.
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