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In recent hours, new and shocking details have been confirmed regarding the murder of the Cuban Yoandra González at the hands of her partner in the city of Houston, Texas.
The information revealed in recent hours by the police, local media, and those close to the victim allows for a more accurate reconstruction of the moments leading up to and following the crime, as well as the profile of the alleged assailant, José Ignacio Díaz Piña, who is already facing murder charges.
A crime that shakes
On the night of Sunday, June 29, Yoandra González, 40 years old, was fatally stabbed in her apartment located at 8801 South Braeswood Boulevard.
Her attacker, as confirmed by the authorities, was her partner, José Ignacio Díaz Piña, 31 years old.
The Houston Police Department reported in a statement that officers arrived at the scene around 8:35 p.m. (local time) after receiving a report of a stabbing.
In an apartment room, they found Yoandra's body with multiple stab wounds. The paramedics declared the woman dead at the scene.
"I stabbed her, I killed her."
According to court documents and the police, Díaz Piña allegedly inflicted at least 11 stab wounds on the victim.
After committing the crime, the assailant was not in the apartment when the officers arrived.
However, later he returned to the scene and voluntarily surrendered.
According to the report from Telemundo Houston, at the time of surrendering, he admitted: “I stabbed her, I killed her.”
The suspect faces murder charges in the 497th District State Court of Harris County.
Given the severity of the crime, the bail set amounts to 500,000 dollars, and among the conditions established by the judge are:
-Do not contact the victim's family.
-Do not approach the crime scene.
-Carry a GPS monitor in case of being released.
The victim's son, an indirect witness
One of the most tragic aspects of the case is the involuntary involvement of Yoandra's son, "Mauro," a 13-year-old teenager.
According to judicial documents and media outlets such as Univision and Telemundo, the minor was sent by Díaz Piña to the store prior to the attack.
Upon returning, he found the apartment door closed, climbed onto the balcony, and upon entering, discovered his mother's bloodied body.
Desperate, the young boy ran to a neighbor's house from where he called 911.
Profile of the suspect: Babalawo who made the journey to the U.S.
Journalist Yosmany Mayeta revealed that the now-accused, who will turn 32 on July 5, is originally from the province of Camagüey and went by the name “Jose Iroso Ojuani” on social media.
According to the mentioned source, Díaz Piña is a practitioner of Santería and works as a babalawo.
The individual entered the United States in June 2023 after undertaking a migratory journey.
According to close sources, he maintained an occasional relationship with Yoandra González.
On his Facebook profile, recent posts can still be seen that reflected apparent happiness about his life in the U.S., which stands in stark contrast to the violence of the act committed.
The victim: mother, friend, supportive woman
Yoandra González was originally from San Juan, on the Siboney road in Santiago de Cuba. Friends and loved ones describe her as a good mother, cheerful, supportive, and dedicated to her son.
Friends, neighbors in Santiago de Cuba, acquaintances, and citizens in general have expressed shock at their tragic death.
A campaign is circulating on GoFundMe to assist with funeral expenses. It is still unknown whether his remains will be repatriated to Cuba, where his closest relatives reside.
Another case of domestic violence
Authorities have classified the murder of Yoandra as a domestic violence case, an issue that continues to claim lives in Texas. The attorney representing the case emphasized the importance of seeking help in a timely manner.
If you or someone you know is in a similar situation, you can reach out to: Women's Center of the Houston Area: 713-528-2121 (24/7 hotline); National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 (SAFE).
According to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), domestic violence includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, or economic abuse. It also identifies minors who witness this type of violence as victims.
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