In a coordinated effort with international partners, national police agents detained MD Edin Ovidio in Spain, following a joint operation with Interpol. The case involves a Honduran fugitive linked to multiple killings, who sought to evade justice by relocating to Europe. The operation took place in Molina de Segura, as part of ongoing field work conducted by investigators who had previously operated without formal paperwork during earlier phases of the inquiry. The arrest marks a significant milestone in a case that has drawn extensive attention due to its violent nature and cross-border implications (Police Memo).
The sequence of events began in September 2014 in the town of Candelaria Lempira, Honduras, where residents reported a series of disturbances. Early the following morning, authorities recovered the bodies of a 44-year-old woman and an 18-month-old child, while the deceased mother, 16 years old at the time, was found gravely wounded and later died. A 22-year-old suspect at the time fled the jurisdiction after a brief escape from police, ultimately making his way to Spain. The complex circumstances surrounding these deaths, including allegations of familial violence, have been the subject of persistent media coverage and official scrutiny in Honduran investigative channels.
international cooperation
Police authorities noted that the investigation revealed the fugitive was a Honduran citizen who had established residence in the municipality of Molina de Segura, in the Murcia region. He was repeatedly cited in Honduran press reports as someone connected to several high-profile murders, which heightened the urgency of locating him and ensuring his accountability (Police Memo).
Following verification of the information, law enforcement channels for international fugitive cooperation were activated. An international arrest warrant was requested through Interpol, and the case was treated as a triple murder with cross-border dimensions. As part of the process, authorities collected and preserved fingerprint materials to counter any possible attempts at using forged identities, enabling precise biometric checks should the suspect be encountered again (Police Memo).
Lives with his newly pregnant wife
With the cooperation of Interpol and national agencies, investigators pursued leads leading to the suspect’s location in the Murcian countryside. He had reportedly been living under the radar, adopting irregular employment to sustain himself while continuing a relationship with a pregnant partner. The operation to arrest him leveraged specialized teams and surveillance capabilities, culminating in his apprehension as he traveled to his place of work. The arrest occurred without notice, underscoring the preparedness and coordination of the involved agencies (Police Memo).
At the time of arrest, the fugitive was aged 31. He has since been placed under the custody of judicial authorities in Madrid, with the formal request for extradition back to Honduras advancing through the appropriate channels. The likelihood of removal to Honduras rests on extradition proceedings and the fulfillment of international legal requirements. The case remains a focal point for discussions on cross-border justice and the effectiveness of international cooperation in delivering accountability for violent crimes (Police Memo).