Cape Verdean accused of murder in Brockton tried to flee to Cape Verde
A young Cape Verdean man was arrested in the United States while trying to escape to Cape Verde after being accused of murder in Brockton, Massachusetts.
American authorities have revealed details about the attempted escape of Marcus Miranda, the 20-year-old Cape Verdean accused of murdering 22-year-old Romauldy Pierre-Charles in Brockton, Massachusetts.
According to the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office, Miranda was intercepted at Boston's Logan Airport while trying to board a flight to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. The accused's intention was to continue his journey to Cape Verde, where part of his family lives.
The escape attempt occurred just days after the violent crime that shocked the local community. Police believe that Miranda feared facing serious charges in the United States and sought refuge in Cape Verde. However, his plans were thwarted by American authorities, who arrested him before he could leave American territory.
The case generates repercussions both in the United States and in Cape Verde, highlighting concerns about public security and international cooperation in the fight against crime.
