By Erika Hernandez
A man identified as Rony Yahir Alvarenga Rivera, 22, an alleged Ecuadorian immigrant, was arrested on Saturday in Prolonged Island, New Yorkafter surrendering to the authorities and admitting his responsibility in the deaths of two women.
The suspect faces charges of first- and second-degree murder, Nassau County police said. According to investigators, the accused himself approached agents at a 7-Eleven store in Lynbrook, where he declared he had committed the crimes.
Two crime scenes in a few hours
The authorities indicated that The first victim, a 32-year-old woman—the suspect’s roommate—was found dead at a residence in Valley Circulation.. The attack is believed to have occurred on Thursday night.
Hours later, police responded to a call. at a Wendy’s restaurant in Island Park, where they found a second victim, identified as Ana Maria del Aguila-Cordova, 42 years oldwho worked alongside the suspect.
Both women died from multiple stab wounds to the neck and torso, authorities confirmed.
Relatives of Aguila-Córdova told CBS that she was the mother of two small children, ages 8 and 1, and described her as a hard-working person. His death has generated consternation in the community.
The identity of the second victim has not been officially revealed.
Investigation and possible motive
Nassau County Police Chief Patrick Ryder told NBC 4 that The attack was reportedly motivated by “anger,” although no additional details have been offered about the specific circumstances.
Authorities also noted that the suspect has no known gang affiliation. It was reported that he is originally from El Salvador and had resided in the United States for several years..
The case has generated concern among residents of Prolonged Island, who expressed fear of the violence that occurred in their immediate surroundings.
The defendant remains in custody and is expected to appear in court in the coming days as the investigation continues.
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