In a startling twist to a tragic case, recent court filings shed light on a possible motive driven by revenge behind a violent home invasion that left a man dead in a serene Connecticut beach town, as reported.
The horrific incident took place at Frederick Werner’s residence on East Broadway in Milford. The 69-year-old was discovered with multiple fatal gunshot wounds, while his partner suffered a gunshot wound to the head and is currently recovering, police revealed.
Authorities have apprehended two accused individuals, Ivan Barias-Florimon, 24, and Stuar Lopez-Reyes, 25. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed to news sources that they are Dominican citizens involved in the June 3 crime.
Details from an unsealed arrest warrant suggest that the female survivor, who was shot in the head, revealed to investigators that she had terminated an employee shortly before the attack. She speculated that this might have triggered the assault, according to a report by CT Insider.
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The victim suspected the employee of stealing money from her real estate business, she told investigators.
The warrant says text messages between this fired employee and Barias-Florimon revealed his alleged enraged reaction to the firing; it is unclear what the nature of the relationship between the pair was.
CT Insider reported the fired employee texted Barias-Florimon that her boss is “going to make my life hell,” the woman texted.
Barias-Florimon responded and said “I’ll make her life hell,” the warrant said.
More texts reveal he also allegedly texted the woman, “[just] say the word” and “[I’ll] **** her lifee OVERRRRRR,” the warrant said.
As for the other suspect, Lopez-Reyes, the victim reportedly told investigators that she was fearful of him and was able to identify him as the other suspect seen inside the home, as captured on video surveillance, according to the warrant.
Both suspects are facing charges including murder and assault on an elderly person in connection with the incident. Both await upcoming court appearances as they sit in jail.
DHS previously confirmed to News Media that the agency is seeking to revoke the green cards of the two suspects.