This Thursday, a man appeared in the Miami-Dade criminal court who, on February 14th, armed with a machete, attempted to kidnap his ex-partner and attacked the woman's new romantic partner in Little Havana.
The aggressor, identified as Nelson Pérez-Estrada -a Hispanic whose nationality of origin has not been disclosed- unleashed chaos in broad daylight.
Last Friday, Valentine's Day, the attacker waited for the couple in a blue Ford F-150 truck near the 640 block of Northwest Fifth Avenue.
According to the police report -quoted by the local press- when the couple was walking down the mentioned street, the man got out of his vehicle holding a blue bag, from which he pulled out a machete.
The attacker tried to force his ex-girlfriend to get into his truck, dragging her approximately 20 to 30 feet while demanding that she enter his vehicle.
In this situation, the woman's current partner intervened to prevent the kidnapping, triggering a violent struggle with Pérez-Estrada.
During the struggle, the aggressor accidentally threw the machete to the ground, a moment that the companion seized to disarm him and prevent a tragic outcome. However, the attack did not end there.
After the failed kidnapping attempt, Pérez-Estrada returned to his truck and, in a moment of desperation, tried to run over the victims.
According to the police report, the man made multiple U-turns on the same street, repeatedly steering the vehicle towards the couple with the clear intention of injuring or killing them. After several failed attempts, he fled the scene heading east.
The victims suffered minor injuries.
Pérez-Estrada's ex-partner had a scratch on their right forearm and pain in their left ankle, while their current partner sustained a bite mark on their head, cuts on their hand, and bruises on their right forearm.
Pérez-Estrada had been in a nine-year relationship with the woman, but he did not accept the recent breakup that occurred on February 7.
New charges for breaking and entering and arrest
But it didn't end there. Days after the attack, authorities were able to locate Pérez-Estrada, who was arrested after breaking into a home accompanied by an accomplice, in what is believed to have been an attempted robbery or assault.
The charges Nelson Pérez-Estrada is facing are serious and varied: attempted murder; aggravated kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon; breaking and entering, and violent robbery.
In her first appearance before the court, the judge set a bail of 10,000 dollars for one of the cases, while decisions regarding the other charges are still pending.
Frequently asked questions about the kidnapping attempt in Miami
Who is Nelson Pérez-Estrada and what did he do in Miami?
Nelson Pérez-Estrada is a man who appeared in the Miami-Dade criminal court for attempting to kidnap his ex-girlfriend with a machete and attacking his current partner in Little Havana. The incident occurred on February 14, when he tried to force his ex-girlfriend to enter his pickup truck and then attempted to run over the victims with his vehicle.
What charges does Nelson Pérez-Estrada face?
Nelson Pérez-Estrada faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, aggravated kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, and robbery with violence. These charges reflect the seriousness of his actions during the attempted kidnapping and the subsequent break-in at a residence.
How did the victims of the attempted kidnapping react?
The victims of the attempted kidnapping suffered minor injuries. Pérez-Estrada's ex-partner had a scratch on her forearm and pain in her ankle, while his current partner suffered a bite on the head and cuts on her hand. Despite the assaults, they managed to avoid being kidnapped and run over.
What is the current legal status of Nelson Pérez-Estrada?
Nelson Pérez-Estrada appeared before the court and was imposed a bail of $10,000 for one of the cases, while decisions on the other charges are still pending. His arrest and the charges reflect a complicated legal situation that is still developing.
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