Man Wanted for 2021 Murder in Florida Arrested in Mexico After TikTok Tip

Benjamin Williams, accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend in front of her children, was captured following a three-year manhunt.

Joana Peca, a 27-year-old mother of two, was shot multiple times in the face by her ex-boyfriend, Benjamin Williams, while holding their infant son in 2021.
The murder occurred in a cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida, with Peca's 4-year-old child also present in the vehicle but unharmed.
Williams fled after the incident, leading to a three-year manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies and a $25,000 reward for information.
A TikTok video reposting a local news story about the case was seen by a woman in Mexico, who recognized Williams and reported his location to authorities.
Williams, described as 'St. Petersburg’s Most Wanted,' is now in custody in Florida on charges of first-degree murder and child abuse, held without bond.