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A man who had been on the run after murdering his ex-wife in Artemisa has finally been apprehended.
The activist Idelisa Diasniurka Salcedo Verdecia, who had reported the case on her social media, announced the news of the arrest on her Facebook profile.
"I hope the weight of the law falls on him! His name is Eliudis Savón," he expressed.
The victim, identified as Yaniset Serrano, was originally from Dos Caminos, a municipality in San Luis, Santiago de Cuba, but had been living for some time in El Borjita, a settlement in the municipality of San Antonio de los Baños.
The crime occurred on Tuesday, January 14th, at 5:00 PM, after several hours of torture and when the woman was on her way to the police station to file a complaint. Savón killed her with a machete.
"They had been separated for five months because he was always hitting her and his own 13-year-old daughter [daughter of the man]; the night before, he broke into the house and put a knife to her neck, forcing her to lie down with him. She told him she would report him, and the next day, while she was heading to the police, he killed her," he explained.
Salcedo Verdecia reported that the murderer also threatened to kill Yaniset's best friend and her daughter, who were placed under police protection.
On January 8th, independent feminist platforms confirmed the first femicide of 2025 in Cuba: that of a mother from Holguín named Elizabeth (Lisi) Ramírez Fernández.
As of December 19, 55 femicides had been confirmed in 2024, along with eight attempted femicides and six cases that still required access to police investigation. Additionally, there were reports of two male murders motivated by gender-related reasons.
According to official data, in 2023, 110 femicides and 378 cases of sexual violence were judged.
Frequently Asked Questions about Feminicide in Cuba and the Case of Yaniset Serrano
Who was Yaniset Serrano and what happened to her?
Yaniset Serrano was murdered by her ex-partner Eliudis Savón in Artemisa while she was heading to the police station to file a complaint against him. The crime occurred after several hours of torture, highlighting the seriousness of the case and the vulnerability of victims of gender-based violence in Cuba.
How many femicides have been reported in Cuba recently?
Until December 19, 2024, 55 femicides were confirmed in Cuba, according to independent women's platforms such as Alas Tensas and Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba. This data reflects a concerning trend of gender-based violence on the island.
What measures has the Cuban government implemented to address gender violence?
The Cuban government established a national system for the registration, care, and monitoring of gender-based violence in the family context, consisting of 25 experts. However, femicide is not classified as a specific crime in the Cuban Penal Code, which limits the effectiveness of these measures.
How can a femicide be reported in Cuba?
The feminist platforms Alas Tensas and Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba recommend using encrypted messaging services like WhatsApp or Messenger to make secure reports. Furthermore, it is not a crime to publicly report feminicides or to express condolences on social media, which helps raise awareness of these cases.
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