Second Suspect Arrested in Mexico for Hialeah Man's Murder

Alfredo Carballo Gonzalez extradited to Miami after girlfriend charged as accessory to crime

Jan. 29, 2026 at 3:39pm

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Alfredo Carballo Gonzalez, 32, has been arrested in Mexico and extradited to Miami on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence in the August 2025 disappearance and death of 37-year-old Daylon Fleitas Gonzalez. Carballo Gonzalez's girlfriend, Airely Alvarez Cabrera, was previously arrested and charged as an accessory to the crime and for tampering with evidence.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down suspects who flee across international borders, as well as the complexities of prosecuting crimes that involve multiple parties. The death of Daylon Fleitas Gonzalez has also left his family and community seeking answers and justice.

The details

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Carballo Gonzalez and the victim were involved in an altercation in the area of 95th Avenue and Northwest 106th Street. Carballo Gonzalez then allegedly placed the victim's body in a recycling bin in the victim's own truck and drove it away. Carballo Gonzalez's girlfriend, Airely Alvarez Cabrera, is accused of following in another vehicle and was later arrested in Mexico with the couple's 5-month-old baby, who is now safe in Florida.

  • In August 2025, Daylon Fleitas Gonzalez went missing.
  • In September 2025, Airely Alvarez Cabrera was arrested in Mexico and extradited to Florida.
  • On January 29, 2026, Alfredo Carballo Gonzalez was arrested in Mexico and extradited to Miami.

The players

Alfredo Carballo Gonzalez

A 32-year-old man charged with second-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence in the death of Daylon Fleitas Gonzalez.

Daylon Fleitas Gonzalez

A 37-year-old Hialeah man who was found dead in a recycling bin in August 2025.

Airely Alvarez Cabrera

The girlfriend of Alfredo Carballo Gonzalez, who was charged as an accessory to the crime and for tampering with evidence.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Carballo Gonzalez's bail at a hearing next week.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the need for improved international cooperation and coordination in apprehending suspects who cross borders to evade justice, as well as the importance of thorough investigations to uncover the full scope of crimes involving multiple individuals.