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The Cuban citizen Cándido Raúl Rubio Pérez, 54 years old, has been captured after being wanted for the murder of his ex-wife earlier this week in the city of Nashville, Tennessee.
The arrest was carried out by United States Marshals Task Force agents at an apartment complex located on Berkley Drive, in Madison, a neighborhood in northeast Nashville situated in Davidson County, according to a report from the Nashville Police Department in recent hours.
A striking image published by the police showed Rubio Pérez crying after his arrest.
Rubio Pérez had fled after fatally stabbing his ex-partner, Niurka Alfonso Acevedo, 52 years old, near Chadwell Elementary School in Madison, during the morning of Monday, April 14.
The victim, also Cuban and a cleaning worker at the school, was found dead in the parking lot by a staff member, who alerted the authorities by calling 911.
The body was found around six in the morning on Monday, before the students arrived.
Local authorities have classified the crime as a case of domestic violence.
According to investigations, detectives believe that Rubio Pérez was waiting for his ex-partner at the location before carrying out the attack.
The victim's family members indicated that the aggressor's behavior had become increasingly violent, to the point of requiring medical treatment to manage his temper.
The family of Alfonso Acevedo, who was buried this Friday, feared that Rubio Pérez could harm him, a concern that ultimately became a reality.
The couple had shared more than twenty years together and had children together.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Murder of Niurka Alfonso Acevedo in Nashville
Who is Cándido Raúl Rubio Pérez and why was he arrested?
Cándido Raúl Rubio Pérez is a 54-year-old Cuban citizen who was arrested for the murder of his ex-wife, Niurka Alfonso Acevedo, in Nashville, Tennessee. The crime took place outside Chadwell Elementary School in an apparent case of domestic violence.
How was the capture of Cándido Raúl Rubio Pérez carried out?
The capture was made by agents of the United States Marshal Task Force at an apartment complex on Berkley Drive, Madison, Nashville. He was found following an intensive search by local authorities.
What was the background of the relationship between Cándido Raúl Rubio Pérez and Niurka Alfonso Acevedo?
The couple had shared more than twenty years of relationship and had children together. Niurka Alfonso Acevedo's relatives noted that Rubio Pérez's behavior had become increasingly violent, to the point of requiring medical treatment to manage his temper. The relationship ended in a tragic act of violence that resulted in Niurka's death.
What was the community's reaction to the murder of Niurka Alfonso Acevedo?
The educational community of Chadwell Elementary School was shocked by the murder that occurred on its premises. They have offered psychological support to the affected staff, and authorities have urged the public to cooperate with any information that could assist in the case.
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