Likza Alvarenga

Murdered December 22, 2008

~Age 22
~Hometown: Miami, FL

When 22-year-old Likza Alvarenga was out shopping her estranged husband, Julio Duarte, hid in a closet of her Miami, FL home. Upon Alvarenga's return Duarte jumped out and chased her, ultimately shooting her multiple times and leaving her to die on the lawn. The couple's 3-year-old daughter witnessed the attack, which occurred around11 p.m. on December 22, 2008.

Duarte reportedly confessed to police following his arrest. No other details were provided in news reports located online.

The couple had been separated one year. Their daughter resided with Alvarenga. Neighbors said mother and daughter could often be seen playing outside together.

Sources
Miami Herald, Dec 23, 2008 [cached]
MMIX-TV News, Dec 23, 2008

~Posted January 20, 2009