Husband of Missing Florida Woman Arrested in Spain
Key Points
- David Knezevich, the husband of Ana Maria Knezevich, was apprehended at Miami International Airport on Saturday.
- Ana disappeared under mysterious circumstances in Madrid, Spain, in February; surveillance cameras in her apartment were spray-painted before her disappearance.
- David was arrested by the Diplomatic Security Service, the FBI, and local authorities.
- The Spanish National Police allege David’s involvement in Ana’s kidnapping.
- David’s attorney confirms his client’s arrest and denies any involvement in his wife’s disappearance.
- Ana’s friend, Sanna Rameau, expresses hope for justice and answers regarding Ana’s whereabouts.
Mysterious Disappearance and Spray-Painted Cameras
On February 2, Ana Maria Knezevich vanished from an apartment in Madrid’s Salamanca quarter. Around 10 p.m., just 30 minutes after a man wearing a motorcycle helmet vandalized surveillance cameras in her building, Ana was last seen leaving her apartment.
Husband Arrested in Miami
On Saturday, David Knezevich, 36, was detained at Miami International Airport by U.S. authorities. The Spanish international police, Policía Nacional, announced the arrest in a social media post, alleging David’s involvement in his wife’s alleged kidnapping.
The FBI confirmed David’s arrest but declined to provide additional information pending the ongoing investigation.
Husband’s Denial
David’s attorney, Ken Padowitz, has maintained his client’s innocence, claiming there was no “nasty” divorce between the couple and that David has cooperated with the investigation from Serbia. Padowitz added that David has no connections to Madrid, does not speak Spanish, and had been eager to assist in finding his wife.
Hope for Justice
Ana’s friend, Sanna Rameau, expressed relief over the arrest, stating that she believes it will bring justice and hopefully shed light on Ana’s fate. She urged continued pressure on the investigation to bring closure to Ana’s loved ones.
Ongoing Investigation
Federal and international authorities continue their investigation into Ana’s disappearance and alleged kidnapping. No further information has been disclosed as of yet, but further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
Previous Media Coverage
As reported by LA News Center, the LA News Center had previously highlighted the suspicious circumstances surrounding Ana’s disappearance and the subsequent denials of involvement by David.
Data sourced from: foxnews.com
