Overview

• David Knezevich, accused of kidnapping and murdering his estranged wife Ana María Henao, was found dead in his Miami detention cell on April 28, 2025, under circumstances suggesting suicide.
• The FBI has launched an investigation into Knezevich’s death, which occurred while he was awaiting trial on federal charges related to his wife's disappearance in Madrid in February 2024.
• Ana María Henao, a Colombian national, disappeared after moving to Madrid during contentious divorce proceedings; her body has never been located despite extensive searches in Spain and Italy.
• U.S. prosecutors alleged that Knezevich traveled to Spain with the intent to harm and kill Henao, impersonating her communications to cover up her disappearance.
• The Henao family expressed mixed emotions, stating Knezevich’s death ends a painful chapter but leaves unanswered questions about Ana María’s fate and final resting place.