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The double murder of a father and his son at a farm in the Candelaria municipality of Artemisa remains unsolved, while the main suspect is still at large, as confirmed by a local police officer to Martí Noticias.
Francisco Torres Rodríguez, 80 years old, and his son Yaciel Torres Remedio, 46, were found beheaded on September 5th at their El Cusco farm, a mountainous area near the community of Las Terrazas. The bodies were located outside the house, at different points on the property, which supports the hypothesis of a planned and violent attack.
As of now, the authorities have not managed to capture the suspected perpetrator, although Cubadebate acknowledged in an official statement that it is believed that "several individuals are involved."
Among the conjectures circulating in the area is the involvement of an escaped inmate from the Ceiba 5 correctional facility, sentenced for theft, who allegedly acted alongside two other men.
According to Martí Noticias, this individual had previously threatened to kill his ex-wife, who resides in Bahía Honda, where the police have deployed officers to protect her while the search for the criminal continues.
In the area, several versions have circulated on social media and among neighbors. One hypothesis suggests that the crime was motivated by a robbery, as the victims had recently sold a large number of pigs and sheep, leading to the assumption that they were keeping a significant amount of cash. Another version points to a possible revenge, related to the Torres family's refusal to provide shelter to the fugitive.
The impact of crime has been profound in the community. "No one is afraid here," said a resident of Bahía Honda to Martí Noticias, trying to downplay the collective concern.
However, in the town and on social media, the same pattern that has become common in Cuba is noticeable: increasingly violent crimes, persistent impunity, and official silence.
Figures that debunk the regime
The Cuban regime insists that crime is on the decline. But the data tells a different story. Between January and June of 2025 alone, the Cuban Observatory of Citizen Audit (OCAC) verified 1,319 crimes, including 63 homicides and 721 thefts, marking an unprecedented record that highlights the deterioration of Cuba's social fabric.
The deaths of Francisco and Yaciel Torres have not only left an irreparable void in their family and community, but have also become another painful symbol of the country that Cuba has become: one where a murderer can walk free while citizens live with fear, frustration, and hopelessness.
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