FDLE asks for help identifying person of interest in 1995 murder of Kissimmee mother
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FDLE asks for help identifying person of interest in 1995 murder of Kissimmee mother On May 24, 1995, the remains of then 36-year-old Maria Telles-Gonzalez were found in a drainage ditch on the side of a road in Yemassee, South Carolina.
FDLE asks for help identifying person of interest in 1995 murder of Kissimmee mother Beaufort County deputies began their investigation and the woman’s death was ruled a homicide. The probable cause of death was listed as asphyxiation due to strangulation. However, Telles-Gonzalez’ remains would go unidentified for nearly 30 more years.
FDLE asks for help identifying person of interest in 1995 murder of Kissimmee mother Now, investigators are trying to identify a person who was closely connected to Maria in 1995; a male friend/boyfriend, known only as “Carlos.” He is believed to have lived in the Orlando area at the time.
FDLE asks for help identifying person of interest in 1995 murder of Kissimmee mother Carlos is Hispanic and believed to be between 5-feet 8 and 5-feet 10 inches tall. He would have been in his early to mid-30s in 1995 and was known to speak Spanish as well as “very good” English.
FDLE asks for help identifying person of interest in 1995 murder of Kissimmee mother In an effort to learn more about "Carlos", investigators have shared photographs of him from 1995 as well as age-progressed images of what he might look like today.
FDLE asks for help identifying person of interest in 1995 murder of Kissimmee mother Anyone with information about the murder of Maria Telles-Gonzalez or the identification of “Carlos” and where to find him is asked to call Beaufort County Cold Case Investigator Bob Bromage directly at 843-816-8013 or send an email to robertb@bcgov.net.
