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King tides wash away sand and expose seawalls at New Smyrna Beach
By Marcus Chen
Man arrested for wife’s murder nearly 3 years after she was reported missing, deputies say
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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A missing person case that began in January 2024 has led to a first-degree murder arrest, with the Volusia Sheriff’s Office announcing that Maria Gaminde’s husband has been taken into custody in connection with her death.Epifanio IX Ramos Gaminde was arrested Monday in DeBary following an extensive investigation and a grand jury indictment for first-degree murder, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.Maria’s family reported her missing after they had no confirmed contact with her since January 2024.Investigators said her husband claimed she had voluntarily left their DeBary home and was living overseas.However, suspicions grew when text messages and other communications purportedly from Maria raised concerns about whether they were authentic, according to investigators.The investigation expanded to include coordination with federal agencies and international partners in Japan and the Philippines. Members of the Volusia Sheriff’s Office and the State Attorney’s Office for Florida’s
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