After nearly a decade since Liliana Moreno and her 8-year-old daughter Daniella went missing in the Miami area, federal investigators have made a significant breakthrough in the case. Gustavo Alfonso Castano Restrepo, Daniella's father, was arrested on Monday and indicted on one count of kidnapping resulting in death in connection with the 2016 disappearance of Liliana and Daniella.
The two-page indictment filed in US District Court in Miami alleges that the kidnapping of Liliana led to the deaths of both her and Daniella. However, many details of the case remain undisclosed to the public and the family, leaving them with unanswered questions about what transpired.
Liliana and Daniella were last seen at or near a Home Depot in Hialeah on May 30, 2016. Castano, who was not actively involved in Daniella's life, had a professional relationship with Liliana through their careers in architecture and construction.
The US attorney's office for Florida's southern district announced the charge against Castano, who remains in custody pending further legal proceedings. The court documents suggest that the kidnapping involved the use of various means, but specifics about the case, including the whereabouts of Liliana and Daniella, remain undisclosed.
Authorities have refrained from providing additional information due to the ongoing nature of the investigation. Castano's attorney stated that they are in the process of gathering information and preparing a defense for their client.
If convicted, Castano could face a mandatory minimum sentence of life in prison, with the maximum penalty being death. Liliana's family, desperate for answers, continues to seek closure and hopes for the safe return of their loved ones.
The disappearance of Liliana and Daniella has left their family grappling with uncertainty and longing for resolution. As the investigation unfolds, the family remains determined to uncover the truth and bring closure to this tragic chapter.
