Ebony Garcia was stabbed to death in Queens, New York on August 23, 2008. Despite an order of protection Garcia had against her ex-boyfriend, Segundo Penafiel, she was seen with Penafiel at a bar that night. Witnesses told the police the couple left the bar, which was near the building where she died, together.Newsday: Ex-boyfriend Sought... (August 23, 2008)
According to police, Garcia and Pinafiel had three domestic abuse reports since June 2008. During one of those incidents, Penafiel allegedly hit Garcia with an iron and was charged with felony assault . He later pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. Detectives are looking for Penafiel in connection with the stabbing. A tip line has been established for anyone with any information, 1-800-577-TIPS or text tips to 274637, then enter tip577.Newsday: Ex-boyfriend Sought... (August 23, 2008)