Florida Grand Jury Indicts Man for Wife's Murder, Alleging 2024 Overseas Cover-Up
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 28
Florida Grand Jury Indicts Man for Wife's Murder, Alleging 2024 Overseas Cover-Up
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 28
Summary
Epifanio IX Ramos Gaminde was indicted on a first-degree murder charge in the disappearance of his wife, Maria, whose family has had no confirmed contact with her since January 2024.
Investigators say he tried to fake that Maria was alive abroad by sending her driver's license and credit cards to a niece in the Philippines and directing how they be used.
Digital and forensic evidence showed Maria's last confirmed activity was in December 2023, including a Dec. 16 visit to Disney World's Magic Kingdom; four days later, Gaminde allegedly texted asking where she was.
Authorities searched the couple's DeBary property Tuesday, focusing on an area behind the home where concrete appeared to have been added, though Maria's body has not been found.
Prosecutors said they will pursue the case without recovered remains; Gaminde was already in custody, is being held without bond, and also faces an ICE detainer.