Murderer of Minelys Rodríguez could be the first Hispanic sentenced to death in Georgia

Possible Death Penalty for Ángel de Jesús Rivera Sánchez: First Hispanic Sentenced in Georgia

Key Evidence: Phones and Messages Link Suspect

Escape Attempt: Rivera Planned to Flee to Mexico

Ángel de Jesús Rivera Sánchez, accused of murdering Minelys Rodríguez, could become the first Hispanic sentenced to death in Georgia.

Investigations revealed Minelys was shot four times in the head, though the murder weapon has not yet been recovered.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) presented sufficient evidence to establish probable cause against Rivera Sánchez.

Carmen Ramírez, the victim’s mother, stated: “I agree, and not just because it’s my daughter’s case.”

Discovery of Minelys Rodríguez and Key Crime Details

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Minelys disappeared on October 22, prompting her family to launch an intense search that ended with the discovery of her body in Cornelia, Georgia.

The accused was arrested days after the body was found, and further details about the crime have since emerged.

During a hearing held on Wednesday, December 18, authorities confirmed that Minelys was killed on the same day she disappeared.

Special Agent Adam Ashworth testified that the phones belonging to Minelys and Rivera Sánchez were traced to several key locations.

These locations included the suspect’s apartment, a park, a church, and the site where the body was ultimately discovered.

The last text message sent by Minelys was directed to her fiancé, Julio Tovar, according to the evidence presented.

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Tovar disclosed that Minelys had taken photos for Rivera Sánchez, though he was unaware of how they would be delivered.

Rivera Sánchez was arrested on October 28 while attempting to board a bus to Texas.

Authorities also discovered that he had hotel reservations in Mexico, indicating a plan to flee.

Judge Tricia Hise ruled that the case has sufficient grounds to proceed to Superior Court.

If convicted, Rivera Sánchez could face the death penalty, according to local reports.

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