Q COSTA RICA — Supermarket purchases, buying food at a local shop, and paying for a hotel stay are among the transactions reportedly made by the woman suspected of murdering an American man in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste.
The Orgamismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) is tracking her movements following the victim’s death.
According to the investigation, the woman—a resident of San José—is the prime suspect in the homicide of an elderly American man named Fleming, which took place at a condominium in Sardinal de Carrillo.
Inquiries suggest the suspect used a glass blender jar to strike the victim multiple times.
Authorities have been tracking her movements and attempting to locate her since September 27. Information gathered indicates that the woman entered the property with the American man, later left alone, and got into a passenger vehicle.
After the crime, she used the victim’s credit cards to make various purchases, which allowed investigators to reconstruct part of her route.
Supermarket purchases
Police sources report transactions at supermarkets in Playas del Coco and Brasilito. She also allegedly paid for a hotel stay in Flamingo.
She reportedly stopped at a shop in Abangares to buy food before continuing on to San José.
The suspect lives in the capital but frequently visits Guanacaste; investigators believe she often travels to the province on weekends.
The victim, Fleming, sustained head injuries. The apparent theft of his bank cards and their subsequent use are among the leading theories regarding the motive for the homicide.
Additionally, neighbors reported hearing screams coming from the home. A review of security footage allowed agents to obtain images of the suspect and track her movements.
The passenger vehicle she allegedly used to flee is also part of the investigation.
Description of the suspect
According to the authorities, the woman has the following characteristics: Fair complexion, Slender build, Black hair. Approximate height of 1.60 meters. At the time of the incident, she was wearing sandals, denim shorts, and a white bra-style top with chain-like accessories on the front.
If you have information that could help identify or locate the suspect, you can call the OIJ confidential hotline at 800-8000-645.