# Mystery woman arrested in American’s death after manhunt in Costa Rican tourist destination

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mystery-woman-arrested-in-americans-death-after-manhunt-in-costa-rican-tourist-destination/
- Published: 2026-10-28T14:44:19+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T04:16:42+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/us/mystery-woman-arrested-americans-death-manhunt-costa-rican-tourist-destination
- Topics: Americas, Business, Culture, Markets, Paranormal, Travel, Weird & Viral, World

## Key points

- Ortiz was arrested over the death of 74-year-old American Fleming.
- Investigators say a dispute led to a fatal head injury.
- Confidential tips helped police find her in San Felipe de Alajuelita.

## Summary

A woman identified as Ortiz has been arrested in connection with the death of 74-year-old American Fleming in Playas del Coco, a Costa Rican beach town popular with tourists. Authorities say the case matters because Fleming was allegedly killed after meeting Ortiz online, and she had been sought by police.

Costa Rican investigator Vladimir Muñoz said Fleming picked Ortiz up near the town on 27 September and drove her to his apartment, where they allegedly argued and she struck him, causing a fatal head injury. She is also accused of taking his bank cards, though authorities do not know whether they were used. Police say confidential tips led to her arrest at a house in San Felipe de Alajuelita; another woman seen with her in security footage has also been arrested.

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