Matias Molina | Homicide Watch DC

Warrants Issued for Two Men Believed Connected to Rock Creek Park Stabbing Death

Laura Amico — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:58:55 -0400

Angel Dilmar Monge

Jose Santos Cantarero

Police are seeking two men believed to be connected to the fatal stabbing of Matias Molina, whose body was found in Rock Creek Park early last month.

On Thursday, MPD said warrants had been issued for Angel Dilmar Monge and Jose Santos Cantarero.

Monge is wanted on a charge of second-degree murder while armed. Police described him as a 40-year-old Hispanic male, standing 5 feet, 6 inches, weighing 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes and a tattoo of a black scorpion on his left forearm.

Cantarero is wanted on a charge of accessory after the fact. Police described him as a 36-year-old Hispanic male, 5 feet, 10 inches tall, 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Both men should be considered "armed and dangerous," police said.

Molina was found by a citizen lying near the bed of Rock Creek at Rock Creek Park at Beach Drive and Joyce Road Northwest on Sept. 2.

MPD is expected to hold a press conference on this case later this evening.

Their press release is below.

October 10, 2013

Suspects Sought in Homicide: Beach Drive & Joyce Road, NW

(Washington, DC)-Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two suspects wanted in connection with a fatal stabbing.

On Monday, September 2, 2013 at approximately 7:53 pm, members of the United States Park Police were notified of a body found on the bank of Rock Creek in Grove #6 near Beach Drive and Joyce Road, NW. They located an unconscious adult male suffering from apparent stab wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the scene to initiate life saving measures, but found no signs consistent with life. The remains of the decedent were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner pending an autopsy.

The decedent has been identified as 49 year-old Matias Molina of Northwest, Washington, DC.

Information on the two suspects wanted in connection with this case is as follows:

The first suspect is identified as Angel Dilmar Monge, also known as Alex Avalos. He is wanted for Murder II While Armed in the stabbing death of Matias Molina. He is described as a 40-year-old Hispanic male, 5’ 6” in height, 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo of a black scorpion on his left forearm. Angel Dilmar Monge should be considered armed and dangerous.

The second suspect is identified as Jose Santos Cantarero. He is wanted for Accessory After the Fact in the stabbing death of Matias Molina. He is described as a 36-year-old Hispanic male, 5’ 10” in height, 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Jose Santos Cantarero should be considered armed and dangerous.

Rock Creek Park Stabbing Victim Identified as Matias Molina, 49

Laura Amico — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 08:20:04 -0400

A man found dead in Rock Creek Park Monday evening has been identified as 49-year-old Matias Molina of Northwest DC, WUSA and WJLA report.

Molina appeared to have been stabbed. His body was found by a resident near the intersection of Beach Drive and Joyce Road.

At a press conference Tuesday, acting Captain Robert Alder said the investigation is seeking to determine whether the stabbing actually occurred at the Rock Creek Park. Based on Molina's attire, Alder told reporters that it didn’t appear that he had been exercising in the park.

Man Found Stabbed in Rock Creek Park, Death Called a Homicide

Megan Arellano — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:53:15 -0400

Detectives are investigating the death of a man found Monday evening with multiple stab wounds in Rock Creek Park at Beach Drive and Joyce Road NW.

During a press conference Tuesday, acting Captain Robert Alder said that the victim was found by a citizen "lying near the bed of Rock Creek".

Currently, the investigation is seeking to determine whether the stabbing actually occurred at the Rock Creek Park, Alder said. But, based on the victim's attire, Alder told reporters that it doesn't appear that the victim was exercising in the park.

Though the victim's identity has been confirmed through fingerprints, the Metropolitan Police Department is currently withholding the victim's name and information until his next-of-kin has been contacted.