Illegal immigrant arrested in connection with murder of family of four in new york
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Illegal immigrant arrested in connection with murder of family of four in New York

IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Julio Cesar Pimentel Soriano, a fugitive wanted for murder in the Dominican Republic, has been arrested in connection with the deaths of a family of four found in their burning home in Irondequoit, New York.

Authorities allege that Soriano killed Fraime Ubaldo, Marangely Moreno-Santiago, and their two toddlers before setting the home on fire.

“This was a horrific scene. In almost 32 years of doing this job, I have never seen anything like it,” said Irondequoit Police Chief Scott Peters. “This is Labor Day. It’s supposed to be a joyous day spending time with your family. This family doesn’t have that anymore. Half of this family is gone in an instant.”

The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected as authorities continue to piece together the events surrounding the tragedy.

Julio Cesar Pimentel Soriano, 34, was arrested on Saturday. He is a Dominican Republic native illegally residing in the United States.

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