Hungarian man facing charges for murdering elderly gay men in Miami
- Zsolt Zsolyomi, a Hungarian national, was arrested in connection with two separate murder cases involving elderly men.
- The victims, Carlos Villaquiran and Rodolfo Fernandez de Velasco, were both found strangled, and Zsolyomi allegedly targeted them due to their sexual orientation.
- Zsolyomi is now facing charges and is believed to have had a pattern of preying on vulnerable members of the LGBTQ+ community.
In Miami-Dade County, a Hungarian national named Zsolt Zsolyomi, 25, has been charged with the murders of two elderly men, Carlos Alonso Villaquiran and Rodolfo Fernandez de Velasco. The first incident occurred on November 21, 2024, when Villaquiran, a 66-year-old man, was found dead in his Miami Beach apartment. The medical examiner determined his death was a result of strangulation. The investigation revealed that Villaquiran had been in an intimate relationship with Zsolyomi. During forensic analysis, detectives discovered text messages indicating their connection, which ultimately led to Zsolyomi being identified as a suspect. The following murder investigation unfolded on January 20, 2025, when authorities linked Zsolyomi to the death of 71-year-old Rodolfo Fernandez de Velasco found in Little Havana. The circumstances of Fernandez de Velasco’s death were similarly alarming; he was discovered in his car with seatbelts wrapped around his neck, leading to a determination of murder. This investigation revealed Zsolyomi's pattern of targeting elderly gay men, prompting police to believe he was preying on vulnerable members of the LGBTQ+ community. Zsolyomi was arrested on February 21, 2025, after fingerprints found on Villaquiran's vehicle matched his, establishing a connection between both murder cases. Law enforcement officials expressed relief at Zsolyomi's capture, indicating he would likely have continued committing crimes if he had not been apprehended. He is currently held without bond and is subject to an immigration hold due to overstaying his visa in the United States. Both families of the victims expressed shock and sorrow at the loss of their loved ones, underlining the tragedy of these brutal acts. The case has generated significant attention due to its implications for the safety of the LGBTQ+ community in Miami and has sparked conversations about the vulnerabilities of elderly individuals in society. The collaboration between various police agencies was instrumental in bringing Zsolyomi to justice. Authorities are continuing to investigate any additional connections Zsolyomi may have had with other potential victims, urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.