Yessenia Rodriguez Marquez, 44, was shot to death inside a white Hyundai Tucson on the night of April 20, 2024. Roque surrendered, confessed, and was arrested; a revolver was found on the driver’s side floorboard. Authorities say Roque contacted several people beforehand, sending photos and a WhatsApp video call showing Marquez’s body to her estranged husband and to his cousin, who called 911 and urged him to turn himself in.

First responders attempted life-saving measures but Marquez was pronounced dead at the scene. She had arrived from Cuba seven months earlier with her 12-year-old daughter and had been with Roque about three months. The Miami-Dade Police Homicide Bureau is handling the investigation.

If anyone knew Yessenia, her movements after arriving in Homestead, or has information about that night, please come forward.