WASHINGTON — A man wanted for stabbing his girlfriend to death in the Falls Church house where she rented a room in 2014 has fled the country, according to Fairfax County police.
Glenda Aviles was 28 years old when she was stabbed in a home in the 6900 block of Westmoreland Road in Falls Church on June 18, 2014.
“The suspect, Juan Matetu Figueroa, who is wanted for murder in this case, was last seen in North Carolina in July 2014,” said Don Gotthardt, spokesman with Fairfax County police. “He managed to evade capture at that time, and detectives now have reason to believe Figueroa has fled the United States, and may, in fact, be in Honduras.”
Capturing a fugitive in other countries presents challenges, but is not impossible, said Gotthardt.
“We would be in touch with [International Criminal Police Organization], and … the FBI, and any other authorities, in Honduras, as well,” Gotthardt said. “The long arm of the law is just that, and we’ll utilize any and all resources necessary to bring somebody back to the United States to face justice.”
Detectives are asking anyone with information about Figueroa to contact Crime Solvers, at 866-411-TIPS/8477, or by email or text.
