Man arrested in north fort myers killing after woman found dead with multiple wounds

Man Arrested in North Fort Myers Killing After Woman Found Dead With Multiple Wounds

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May 5, 2026

North Fort Myers, FL — A woman was found dead with multiple lacerations and puncture wounds inside a home Thursday, and deputies quickly arrested a suspect who fled into nearby woods, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The killing, reported around 4:49 p.m. on Shelby Lane, is being investigated as a domestic-related homicide.

Responding deputies arrived at the 16000 block of Shelby Lane and discovered the victim unresponsive. Emergency crews attempted life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Suspect tracked down after fleeing in van

Investigators say the suspect fled the area in a white work van immediately after the incident. K9 units later located him in a wooded area nearby, where he was taken into custody without incident.

Authorities identified the suspect as 44-year-old Alain Wilfredo Samon Cuadra. He has been charged with second-degree murder and is being held at the Lee County Jail.

Evidence points to domestic connection

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, witnesses reported seeing the suspect with the victim shortly before and during the incident. Preliminary findings indicate the two knew each other and lived together.

The nature of the injuries—described as multiple cuts and puncture wounds—prompted a rapid response from the agency’s Major Crimes Unit, which has since taken over the investigation.

Key Points
• Woman found dead with multiple wounds inside North Fort Myers home Thursday
• Suspect fled in van, later captured by K9 units in nearby wooded area
• Alain Samon Cuadra, 44, charged with second-degree murder

Sheriff calls violence “unacceptable”

Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno condemned the killing, emphasizing the swift arrest.

“A life was taken in a horrific way, and my deputies acted quickly to identify and apprehend the suspect,” Marceno said. “If you commit this kind of violence, we will find you, we will arrest you, and you will be held fully accountable under the law.”

What happens next

Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit continue working the case in coordination with the State Attorney’s Office. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity.

The investigation remains active as officials gather additional evidence and prepare the case for prosecution.

Florida crime, Lee County Sheriff, homicide investigation

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