PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA — The family of Cuban truck driver Alejandro Jacomino González is asking the community for help after the 41-year-old was found dead along the Georgia coast following his disappearance while hauling a load of luxury vehicles.
The FBI confirmed last Tuesday that a body found in a coastal area of Georgia had been identified as Jacomino González, who lived in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Federal authorities have not released the cause of death or the exact location where his body was discovered.
Wife Launches Fundraiser After Devastating News
Jacomino González’s wife, Isaura Santana, created a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral expenses and support the family following what she described as an unexpected tragedy.
“We are living through one of the most painful experiences of our lives,” Santana wrote.
She described her husband as “a hardworking and dedicated man, always ready to help those around him.”
In her message, Santana said the family spent days waiting for answers before receiving the news that he had been found dead.
“For 12 days, he was the victim of a violent act, and after days of anguish, we received the most devastating news: his body was found lifeless,” she wrote.
“Alejandro was not only an exemplary worker but also a loving husband, father, and human being filled with love, dreams, and responsibilities. His passing has left an immense void in our family,” Santana added.
She also described the financial impact of the loss.
“Alejandro was the backbone of our household, and his absence has left us in a very difficult situation,” Santana wrote.
She asked for support so the family can “give him a dignified farewell and begin rebuilding our lives.”
The fundraiser has a goal of $28,000. As of the reports provided, $22,075 had been raised, with one report listing 182 donors and another listing 184 donations.
FBI Confirms Body Was Found
Jacomino González’s cousin, Juan Carlos Forcade, publicly announced the death Wednesday after the FBI contacted Santana on Tuesday to inform her that the body had been found.
The family said they still do not know the exact circumstances surrounding his death.
In a joint statement, the FBI divisions in Tampa and Atlanta confirmed that a body found along the Georgia coast was identified as missing truck driver Alejandro Jacomino González. The agency said both divisions are jointly handling the investigation.
No arrests have been announced.
Luxury Vehicle Load Went Missing
Jacomino González was last seen on April 17. The day before, he had picked up a shipment of luxury vehicles, including Mercedes-Benz and BMW vehicles, from the Port of Brunswick, Georgia.
The load was headed to Miami, and Jacomino González was working for Heartbeat Auto Transport.
At 1:21 a.m. on April 17, he stopped at a rest area on I-95 South in Grant-Valkaria, in Brevard County, Florida.
At 7:49 a.m., the truck’s GPS recorded unusual movement. According to the FBI, the vehicle moved one exit south and then abruptly turned north toward Jacksonville, away from its original route.
“Shortly after, González ceased responding, and the truck was reported missing,” the FBI said.
That same day, authorities found the truck abandoned in Port Wentworth, Georgia. Jacomino González was not with the truck, and several vehicles from the load were missing.
Three of the vehicles were later recovered in Florida. Others remain unaccounted for.
Cuban Trucker Community Raises Safety Concerns
The case has raised concern among Cuban truck drivers in South Florida and renewed discussion about safety at rest areas and truck parking locations.
Fernando Espinosa of America Auto Transport said he believes Jacomino González may have been followed because of the value of the cargo.
“It’s speculative, but I would say they were tracking him for the valuable cars he was carrying. They load cars there at the Brunswick port, at Mercedes-Benz and BMW, and I assure you they followed and waited for the right moment according to the thief, the murderer, to execute their crime,” Espinosa said.
Espinosa also criticized what he described as a lack of security in rest areas.
“You’ll find cameras near their sales places. In our places, you can look around and see there’s no camera, no security guard patrolling, no protection at all,” he said.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there is only one safe parking space for every 11 trucks on the nation’s roads. Reports also noted that 75% of cargo thefts occur in unsecured parking areas.
Similar Case Cited
The case has drawn comparisons to another Cuban truck driver, Alexis Sánchez Azcuy, 48, of Miami, who vanished on March 13, 2022, in Winkler County, Texas, while on a delivery route.
His truck was later found abandoned with blood traces. The person responsible in that case was sentenced on July 16, 2025, to life in prison plus 20 additional years.
Both cases involved a Cuban truck driver, a long-haul route, an abandoned truck, stolen cargo, and a missing driver. The pattern has raised concern about possible organized networks targeting high-value vehicle transporters.
Espinosa said more needs to be done to protect truck drivers moving freight across the country.
“The Department of Transportation has ample funds, enough money to invest in truckers’ safety, who are the ones moving the country’s industry. It’s the reality, the sad reality, and they haven’t done anything,” Espinosa said.
The investigation into Jacomino González’s death remains open, with the FBI divisions in Tampa and Atlanta leading the case.
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