Woman arrested over killing of 74-year-old American tourist in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica

Right · 2A woman has been arrested in connection with the death of an American citizen in Playas del Coco, a beach town popular with tourists on Costa Rica's northern Pacific coast. 1 2 Right · 2Vladimir Muñoz, deputy director of Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Agency, said in a video statement that the woman, identified as Ortiz, was arrested around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday over the killing of Fleming, a 74-year-old American who was found dead on Sept. 27 at a condominium near the beach. 1 2 Right · 2According to Costa Rican authorities, the incident took place at 4:50 p.m. on Sept. 27. 1 2

Right · 2Muñoz said Fleming met Ortiz online, picked her up near Playas del Coco and drove her to his apartment, where the two got into a dispute during which Ortiz allegedly struck him and caused a fatal head injury. 1 2 Right · 2She is also accused of stealing his bank cards, though it is unknown whether they were used. 1 2 Right · 2Police released security video showing the suspect, wearing blue denim shorts, sandals and a white bra with chain-like accessories, walking down a street with another woman, who has also been arrested. 1 2

Right · 2Muñoz said the arrest followed confidential tips sent to law enforcement, and that Ortiz was arrested at a house in San Felipe de Alajuelita after being on the run. 1 2