Navy reservist caught following murder of wife, whose body was found in freezer


A Navy reservist from Virginia — accused of murdering his wife after her body was found in a freezer — was arrested at the conclusion of a two-month-long international manhunt, authorities said Wednesday.

David Varela, 38, will face a first-degree murder charge following this “successful overseas apprehension,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement.

Lina M. Guerra Echavarria.
Lina M. Guerra Echavarria.Norfolk Police Department

Varela “has been on the run for over two months attempting to avoid prosecution for these heinous crimes, but justice doesn’t forget,” Patel added.

Lina M. Guerra, 39, was reported missing on Feb. 4 and the Norfolk medical examiner ruled her death to be a homicide.

“Lina’s body was found inside a freezer in their Norfolk apartment,” according to Patel.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.



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