Arrest made in kidnap murder case

Arrest made in kidnap murder case

John Morales-Gonzalez

John Morales-Gonzalez

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Posted: 10/29/2009

WEST PALM BEACH, FL. -- John Morales-Gonzalez has been charged with murder and armed kidnapping.

In late August of 2008 Jose Gonzalez was reported missing from his home in Palm Springs.

Gonzalez's body was discovered in January of 2009 buried in the ground near Lantana Road and Haverhill Road.

Witnesses told investigators that Gonzalez was kidnapped, shot and buried by four men including John Morales-Gonzalez.

Pedro Santiago-Vega, Jose Ramirez and Freddy Silvagnoli are already in custody in connection with the homicide.

Morales-Gonzalez is being held in the Palm Beach County jail without bond.

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