# Puerto Rico court finds man guilty of murdering ex-partner's son in Ceiba

Samuel Hernández Ventura was convicted for the fatal shooting of José Luis Ortiz Peña in Ceiba.

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Samuel Hernández Ventura faces a maximum possible prison sentence of 120 years following conviction. [^1]

Judge Alexis Álvarez Del Valle of Fajardo First Instance Court found Samuel Hernández Ventura guilty on all six criminal charges [^2][^3][^5] Samuel Hernández Ventura is 48 years old, and the victim was the son of his former romantic partner. [^4] Prosecutors stated Hernández attacked after learning his former partner was ending their relationship and seeking a protection order [^6]

The fatal shooting of José Luis Ortiz Peña occurred on February 26 in Ceiba, Puerto Rico [^7] The killing occurred on 26 February in Ceiba, after Hernández Ventura learned his ex-partner ended their relationship. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Samuel Hernández Ventura faces a maximum possible prison sentence of 120 years following conviction. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
2. The Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Fajardo found Samuel Hernández Ventura guilty of murdering José Luis Ortiz Peña in Ceiba. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
3. Judge Alexis Álvarez Del Valle of Fajardo First Instance Court found Samuel Hernández Ventura guilty on all six criminal charges (El Nuevo Día, News)
4. Samuel Hernández Ventura is 48 years old, and the victim was the son of his former romantic partner. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
5. Six criminal charges were filed against Hernández Ventura, including first degree murder, assault and weapons law violations. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
6. Prosecutors stated Hernández attacked after learning his former partner was ending their relationship and seeking a protection order (El Nuevo Día, News)
7. The fatal shooting of José Luis Ortiz Peña occurred on February 26 in Ceiba, Puerto Rico (El Nuevo Día, News)
8. The killing occurred on 26 February in Ceiba, after Hernández Ventura learned his ex-partner ended their relationship. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)

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