Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Miami City Ballet murder suspect arrested
2. Police reveal details of fatal beating outside Miami City Ballet building
Miami Beach police have arrested Gregory Gibert for the murder of transgender woman Andrea Doria Dos Passos outside the Miami City Ballet building. Gibert, facing a second-degree murder charge, was on probation for armed robbery and aggravated assault. Surveillance footage shows Gibert striking Dos Passos with a metal pipe before fleeing the scene. Police tracked him down based on physical descriptions and found bloodstained clothing. The motive remains unclear, and bond has not been set. The victim had changed her name and gender in 2023. The Miami Beach Police Department is working with the State Attorney’s Office on this ongoing investigation.
Arrest Made in Miami Beach Transgender Woman Murder Case
Police in Miami Beach, Florida, have apprehended a suspect accused of brutally beating a transgender woman to death outside the Miami City Ballet building. The individual in question, identified as 53-year-old Gregory Gibert, is now facing a second-degree murder charge for the heinous crime. What makes this case even more disturbing is the fact that Gibert was out on probation for armed robbery and aggravated assault at the time of the alleged killing early Tuesday morning.
Details of the Incident
According to an arrest report obtained by Fox News Digital, the victim, identified as Andrea Doria Dos Passos, 37, was captured on surveillance footage arriving outside the Miami City Ballet building around midnight. She was seen lying down near the entrance when Gibert appeared on the scene. Gibert proceeded to survey the area before retrieving a metal pipe from the ground.
The report states, “The male at one point, with the metal pipe still in hand, sits on a bench near the victim at which time the video shows the male approach the victim while she was sleeping and begins to strike her with the metal pipe in the head and face several times.” This brutal attack led to the tragic death of Dos Passos.
Discovery and Arrest
The suspect reportedly disposed of the murder weapon in a nearby trash can before fleeing the scene. It wasn’t until the following morning that an employee of the Miami City Ballet discovered Dos Passos’ lifeless body. Law enforcement officials were able to identify Gibert based on physical descriptions and a mugshot from a previous arrest. He was apprehended at one of his known addresses, still wearing the same clothing seen in the surveillance footage, which had bloodstains on them.
Investigators also revealed that the victim had legally changed her name and gender in October 2023, shedding light on her identity and personal journey. As of now, the motive behind this senseless killing remains unclear, and Gibert awaits a bond hearing as the investigation continues.
Collaborative Efforts
The Miami Beach Police Department is working closely with the State Attorney’s Office in the ongoing investigation into this tragic incident. A spokesperson for the department emphasized their commitment to seeking justice for Dos Passos and bringing her perpetrator to account for his actions.
As this case unfolds, the community in Miami Beach mourns the loss of a vibrant member and stands united against violence towards marginalized groups. The arrest of Gregory Gibert serves as a reminder of the importance of swift and thorough police work in ensuring the safety and security of all individuals.
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