Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York | Department of Justice
William Antonio Solis, also known as "Vegano" and "La Vega," was arrested on Apr. 22 in Tampa, Florida, in connection with the June 21, 1993, execution-style murders of Luis Guerrero and his wife Danis Sime in the Bronx. The arrest was announced by United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton, Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Michael Alfonso, and New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch. Solis is expected to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Lindsay Saxe Griffin in Florida later that day.
The case has remained unsolved for more than three decades, affecting both the victims' family and the community. Authorities say this arrest demonstrates their commitment to pursuing justice regardless of how much time has passed.
“For more than 30 years, this Bronx double murder has haunted a family and the people of New York,” said Jay Clayton. “That ends today. This Office always will pursue perpetrators of violence, and time is no bar to our investigation and prosecution of these horrific crimes. We will always pursue justice for victims in New York and elsewhere.”
NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch said: “The defendant in this case allegedly executed two New Yorkers in cold blood over 30 years ago, right in front of their three-year-old child... Today’s indictment sends a clear message: the NYPD will always work to make sure criminals are held accountable, no matter how long it takes or how far they may run.”
According to authorities, Solis participated with two co-conspirators in a planned robbery targeting Guerrero at his Bronx apartment on June 21, 1993. During the robbery they restrained Guerrero—described as a narcotics supplier—took drugs from him, then lured his wife into the apartment where she was also bound before both were shot dead while their young child was present.
Michael Alfonso said: “This arrest is the result of years of meticulous investigative work by dedicated special agents and task force officers who refused to let this case go cold... Regardless of the time that has passed or distance traveled... we will stop at nothing to ensure those responsible for senseless violence face justice on behalf of New Yorkers.”
Solis faces charges including intentional killing while engaged in a narcotics conspiracy; if convicted he faces a mandatory minimum sentence of twenty years up to life imprisonment or death.
Clayton praised law enforcement agencies involved—including HSI’s Violent Gang Task Force; NYPD; U.S Customs & Border Protection; officials from Florida—and noted that Assistant U.S Attorneys Dominic A Gentile and Joseph H Rosenberg are prosecuting.
