Found Deceased FL - Miya Marcano, 19, Arden Villas apts, Orlando, 24 Sep 2021

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“I do think that he was trying to throw authorities off the trail by going all over the place, by going up to New Smyrna Beach maybe in an effort to, you know, possibly get away with this before he took his own life,” Mina said.

The Miami Broward One Carnival posted in remembrance of Marcano, whom they identified as a graduate of Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines.

Valencia College extended its condolences on Twitter, writing that “The entire Valencia community is grieving the loss of one of our own.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/10/02/miya-marcano-body-found/
 
One of the things that I think happens a lot in these stranger kidnappings is the idiot perpetrator is using some movie modus operandi, binds and gags the victim then puts them in a trunk for an hour and they suffocate before whatever the actual motive was is even carried out. I don't know if that's better or worse but it may well have been what happened here
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It's a theory, but it doesn't explain how or why her purse was found near her body.

Body believed to be of missing Florida college student Miya Marcano found, sheriff says
 
It's a theory, but it doesn't explain how or why her purse was found near her body.

Body believed to be of missing Florida college student Miya Marcano found, sheriff says

This purse thing was strange and unexpected to me also! One of the reporters asked the Sheriff at the media conference if they’d be able to construct a timeline about how things went down. He said they have a pretty good idea about the timing of everything and I guess they just have to await the cause of death to finish it up. I’m really hoping that they release some of that information and I’m hoping the finding of the purse is included. I feel like I have so many niggling questions. She got off of work at 5 and was dumped that same day between 8-9. And then he returned to the apartment and had an interaction with her relatives at 3:30AM on Saturday which was odd enough for them to suspect him of being the one to harm Mia. He had already had the purse when he dropped off her body at Tymber Skan- why did he return to Arden Villas. How do you understand the mind of a murderer I guess maybe we’ll never know his reasoning- but maybe a timeline will make things clearer? Not to sound insensitive but so many of us were hoping for a different outcome for Miya- the full story would help with some closure :’(
 
@DavePuglisiTV
An emotional moment as family and friends lay flowers in Miya’s honor.
@fox35orlando
https://twitter.com/DavePuglisiTV/status/1444452450786848768?s=20
This purse thing was strange and unexpected to me also! One of the reporters asked the Sheriff at the media conference if they’d be able to construct a timeline about how things went down. He said they have a pretty good idea about the timing of everything and I guess they just have to await the cause of death to finish it up. I’m really hoping that they release some of that information and I’m hoping the finding of the purse is included. I feel like I have so many niggling questions. She got off of work at 5 and was dumped that same day between 8-9. And then he returned to the apartment and had an interaction with her relatives at 3:30AM on Saturday which was odd enough for them to suspect him of being the one to harm Mia. He had already had the purse when he dropped off her body at Tymber Skan- why did he return to Arden Villas. How do you understand the mind of a murderer I guess maybe we’ll never know his reasoning- but maybe a timeline will make things clearer? Not to sound insensitive but so many of us were hoping for a different outcome for Miya- the full story would help with some closure :’(
I’m wondering if he didn’t return for the blanket and his possible DNA?
 
What a Friday night this guy had jeez. Break and entering. Murder. Disposal of the body and evidence. Driving all over the place to ‘throw off police’. Back to the apartments to do who knows what and probably just misses her family coming in as he’s coming out? What a sicko. Imagine how many undercover psychopaths cross our path on the daily and we just have no idea…
I’m wondering if he didn’t return for the blanket and his possible DNA?
 
How about a new state law "Miya's Law" that requires all personnel who will be allowed unaccompanied access to anothers ' place of residence (or to possession of keys) to have passed a pre-employment polygraph? Test to be designed and administered by licensure function; success in test results in fingerprint and DNA recording and issuance of license. [OPTIONAL] Owner must state if their property is 'licensed' or not - OR - just make it mandatory.
 
How about a new state law "Miya's Law" that requires all personnel who will be allowed unaccompanied access to anothers ' place of residence (or to possession of keys) to have passed a pre-employment polygraph? Test to be designed and administered by licensure function; success in test results in fingerprint and DNA recording and issuance of license. [OPTIONAL] Owner must state if their property is 'licensed' or not - OR - just make it mandatory.
A polygraph won’t hold up in court. But I’m all for DNA, fingerprints and dental records required to work there. I’d add body cams too. If you’re going to enter someone’s home, regardless of whether they’re home or not, you’ll be watched.
 
A polygraph won’t hold up in court. But I’m all for DNA, fingerprints and dental records required to work there. I’d add body cams too. If you’re going to enter someone’s home, regardless of whether they’re home or not, you’ll be watched.
Agreed - DNA and fingerprints on file - and this complex was sloppy - entry should only be allowed for emergency situations and the master key should be “checked out” - bodycam would be a plus but they can be shut off. I mentioned upthread about the new ring for my niece and her complex will not allow any installation of the interior door lock so we bought the door jam device on Amazon - women are not even safe in their own home as we have sadly learned. At least my niece can monitor entry while at work or away. Miya’s death has already made a difference but I wish it didn’t have to be.
JMO
 
It's a theory, but it doesn't explain how or why her purse was found near her body.

Body believed to be of missing Florida college student Miya Marcano found, sheriff says
Maybe he just put it there to make it seem like she left her apartment voluntarily and something happened to her while she was out?
Maybe he was going to clean up the crime scene but realized he was was already suspected and her family was already there? There’s a lot of hours between that time period though…
 
A polygraph won’t hold up in court. But I’m all for DNA, fingerprints and dental records required to work there. I’d add body cams too. If you’re going to enter someone’s home, regardless of whether they’re home or not, you’ll be watched.


The polygraph is used for the hire/nohire decision; if they won't or can't pass, the process goes no further.
 
A polygraph won’t hold up in court. But I’m all for DNA, fingerprints and dental records required to work there. I’d add body cams too. If you’re going to enter someone’s home, regardless of whether they’re home or not, you’ll be watched.
Body cams is a great idea!
 
I don't like the polygraph, I have failed polygraph tests, while telling the truth.

But, I do like the idea of a door jam, that a woman would put in place when she is home. At least that would be safer than nothing. It doesn't prevent the maintenance man from coming in when she isn't there...and in this case, Caberello could have been waiting for her when she got home.

Definitely, master keys should be kept locked up, with maintenance having access to the key only for job duties. Checking it out? But that still leaves the key with someone having access...
 
If I’m being totally honest for sure we need more safety checks for maintenance being able to enter a renter’s apartment at any time, however in this case I feel he was pretty determined and unfortunately could have still gotten to her. But new measures could definitely help someone else and should be implemented.
 
I'm sorry... but we can have locks like a Vegas casino , and still get abducted.
Most abductions don't happen inside the home.
Situational awareness, focus, walk quickly in parking lots do not talk on phone or use other distractions ; wear a personal locator beacon/ PLB in remote places; carry a defensive device, like spray; safety in numbers
 
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I believe it ties in with Miya's planned trip to Lauderdale that week.
I believe this Cabellaro was scaring her for awhile; that she was going home to her family, for safety.
That, I believe , is why he attacked now.
He knew she may never return to Orlando.
With abusers, the most dangerous moment is when you are leaving.
 
What a Friday night this guy had jeez. Break and entering. Murder. Disposal of the body and evidence. Driving all over the place to ‘throw off police’. Back to the apartments to do who knows what and probably just misses her family coming in as he’s coming out? What a sicko. Imagine how many undercover psychopaths cross our path on the daily and we just have no idea…
The 7 Breeds Of Psychopaths — And How To Spot Them
 

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