Arrest of American Citizen for Alleged Triple Murder in Honduras
American citizen Gilbert Reyes Bermúdez arrested in the Dominican Republic for allegedly killing three women in Roatán, Honduras. Plans to evacuate Americans in Haiti by the State Department. Highest rate of femicide in Honduras among Latin American countries and fifth highest in the world.
Key Points
- American citizen Gilbert Reyes Bermúdez accused of killing three women in Roatán, Honduras
- Dominican Republic authorities seized his American passport and other personal items
- Extradition process to bring Reyes back to Honduras has begun
- Honduras has one of the highest rates of femicide in the world
Pros
- Justice for the victims and their families
- Extradition process initiated to bring the suspect back to Honduras for trial
Cons
- Tragic loss of life for the three women
- Continued prevalence of femicide in Honduras