A Cuban man killed his own five-year-old son on Tuesday morning in the municipality of Minas, Camagüey, according to various reports on social media confirmed by the child's mother, Keilin Torres Varela.
In a post circulating on social media, the woman urgently requested help for anyone who sees the individual—identified as Alieski Martínez Ferrer—to report him immediately, as he is a fugitive from justice.
“Please, anyone who sees this bastard, let me know urgently at this number. He is dangerous; he killed my son. Damn, it hurts so much! I ask you with all my heart, have mercy for my son. This man has to pay; what he did is so cruel: he killed his own son. This scoundrel is on the run from justice. His name is Alieski Martínez Ferrer; he is capable of murder and anything else. He is very dangerous,” the woman wrote.
"Please, I ask for justice for my son. Damn... Help me seek justice. This man is very dangerous and is armed. Be very careful. If you see him, call this number: 50603291. To anyone who has any information, I ask for your help, not for me, but for my baby who does not deserve what this bastard did," she added.
The crime
The child, Edgar Aliesky Martínez Torres, was being taken care of by his maternal grandmother when his father came to pick him up.
Although he went with the intention of taking his life, the family insists that no one imagined he could harm the child.
The man hanged the minor and then, in his escape, allegedly assaulted a pregnant woman on the street who was on her way to a medical appointment, assaulted her, and stole her cellphone.
The woman would be hospitalized in critical condition at the Maternity Hospital of Camagüey.
The child's mother, Keilin Torres, is being guarded by the police as the man claimed he would go after her to do the same.
A report on the case in the Facebook group "Crímenes en Cuba" claims that the reason behind the man's heinous crime was the refusal of the child's mother to continue their relationship.
The independent journalist from Camagüey, José Luis Tan Estrada, specified in a report for Cubanet that the brutal infanticide occurred specifically in the town of San Ignacio, in the aforementioned municipality of Minas, Camagüey.
Tan Estrada added that, according to testimonies from neighbors in the area, the individual had previously attempted to kill his ex-partner some time ago after she decided to end the relationship.
Unfortunately, this is not the first reported filicide in Cuba in recent hours. A 17-year-old teenager named Jader Machado Fis was killed by his own father in the city of Las Tunas, according to various reports on social media.
In that case, the assailant - whose identity has not been revealed - stabbed the minor in the neck. The teenager, despite undergoing emergency surgery following the knife attack, ultimately died from cardiac arrest.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tragic Infanticide Case in Minas, Camagüey
What happened to the five-year-old boy in Minas, Camagüey?
The boy, Edgar Aliesky Martínez Torres, was murdered by his own father, Alieski Martínez Ferrer, in Minas, Camagüey. The father strangled the child after picking him up from his maternal grandmother's house. The perpetrator is currently on the run from the authorities.
What is known about the whereabouts of the killer?
Alieski Martínez Ferrer, the alleged murderer, is currently on the run and is considered dangerous. The child's mother has sought assistance on social media for his capture, urging anyone who sees him to report to the authorities.
What was the alleged motive for the crime?
According to collected testimonies, the motive behind the brutal crime was the mother's refusal to continue the relationship with the father. The assailant had previously attempted to attack her after their relationship ended.
How is violence being addressed in Cuba?
Cases of violence, including murders and abuse, are becoming more frequent in Cuba. Social media has become the primary platform for reporting these incidents due to the lack of effective action from the government.
What is the security situation in Camagüey and other Cuban provinces?
Camagüey and other provinces have witnessed several recent violent crimes, including infanticides and femicides. The rising insecurity reflects a troubling situation that authorities have been unable to effectively manage.
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