Zsolt Zsolyomi, a 25-year-old Hungarian national, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of two elderly men in Miami-Dade County, Florida, both members of the LGBTQ+ community. The first victim, Carlos Alonso Villaquiran, was found dead on November 21, 2024, with signs of strangulation and internal trauma. The second victim, Rodolfo Fernandez de Velasco, was discovered on January 19, 2025, in his vehicle with seatbelts wrapped around his neck. Zsolyomi had arrived in the U.S. on a three-month visa that expired in 2022 and had a criminal history including robbery and fraud in Hungary; he was previously arrested but released under an immigration program while awaiting deportation. He assumed a false identity to evade law enforcement after removing his GPS ankle monitor and was arrested on February 21, 2025, following extensive investigations by multiple law enforcement agencies. Under new Florida legislation, Zsolyomi could face the death penalty if convicted due to his status as an unauthorized immigrant charged with a capital offense.
I can't believe what you did to me and what you took from me!
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The Predator in Plain Sight: The Crimes of Zsolt Zsolyomi
Basic Information
Zsolt Zsolyomi, born on February 24, 1999, in Hungary, is currently incarcerated in Miami-Dade County, Florida. He faces two counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of Carlos Alonso Villaquiran and Rodolfo Fernandez de Velasco. Both victims were elderly, disabled men residing in Miami. Zsolyomi had previously been arrested for robbery in July 2024 but was released with an ankle monitor, which he later disabled. He overstayed his U.S. visa and was under a deportation order at the time of the murders.
Background
Little is publicly known about Zsolyomi's early life in Hungary. He entered the United States in October 2022 on a 90-day visa, which he failed to renew. In July 2024, he was arrested for strong-arm robbery in Miami Beach. Despite being under a deportation order, he was released with an ankle monitor, which he tampered with and subsequently disappeared from official oversight. He used the alias "Thomas Kray" and was employed as a waiter in Miami.
Criminal Activity
On November 21, 2024, the body of 66-year-old Carlos Alonso Villaquiran was found in his Miami Beach apartment. He was discovered face-down in a bathtub, partially submerged in water. The medical examiner determined he died by strangulation. Investigators found evidence of an intimate relationship between Villaquiran and Zsolyomi, including text messages where Villaquiran accused Zsolyomi of assault and theft. Surveillance footage showed Zsolyomi entering and leaving the apartment the night before the body was found.
On January 19, 2025, 71-year-old Rodolfo Fernandez de Velasco was found dead in his car in Little Havana. The vehicle had crashed into a fence, and Fernandez was found with both front seatbelts wrapped tightly around his neck. Authorities concluded the scene was staged to appear as an accident. Fingerprints in the vehicle matched Zsolyomi's, and surveillance footage captured him fleeing the scene.
Legal Proceedings
Zsolyomi was arrested on February 19, 2025, and charged with two counts of second-degree murder. He is being held without bond in Miami-Dade County. His attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. A tentative trial date has been set for May 12, 2025. Under a new Florida law mandating the death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of capital offenses, Zsolyomi could become the first person executed under this statute.
Impact on Victims and Society
The murders of Villaquiran and Fernandez have deeply affected the LGBTQ+ community in Miami, highlighting vulnerabilities faced by elderly, disabled individuals. Public outcry has focused on the failures of immigration enforcement, as Zsolyomi was under a deportation order and had previously tampered with his ankle monitor. The case has prompted discussions about the effectiveness of monitoring systems and the need for better protection of vulnerable populations.
Current Status
Zsolyomi remains incarcerated in Miami-Dade County, awaiting trial. There is no indication of rehabilitation efforts at this time. Given the severity of the charges and the potential application of the new death penalty law, he poses a continued risk if released.
Conclusion
The case of Zsolt Zsolyomi underscores the critical importance of effective immigration enforcement and the protection of vulnerable communities. Failures in monitoring and deportation procedures allowed a dangerous individual to remain at large, resulting in the deaths of two men. This case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of systemic lapses and the need for comprehensive reforms to prevent similar tragedies.
Additional Note
Given the notoriety of this case and its potential historical significance under new legislation, any autographed items associated with Zsolt Zsolyomi could become rare collector's items, valued for their uniqueness and the infamy of their origin.
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