Raul Santos, 32, was found dead in his Fort Lauderdale home on February 9, 2020. Initial reports described unclear circumstances at the scene, but investigators determined his injuries were consistent with foul play and treated the death as a homicide.

Authorities later described the killing as a targeted attack and identified several suspects. A primary suspect with a reported history of violent behavior was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and related offenses. Investigators cited forensic evidence, witness testimony, and surveillance footage as linking the suspect to the scene; the defense characterized the evidence as circumstantial.

Santos’s death prompted widespread local attention and discussion about violence and public safety in Fort Lauderdale. If anyone knew Raul Santos, was in his neighborhood on February 9, 2020, or has information about the case, please come forward.