Irondequoit Family of Four Murdered in Their Home; Suspect Arrested

a family of four was found murdered in their Irondequoit home on Knapp Avenue.

4 who were murdered in their home by an illegal from the Dominican Republic.

"This was a horrific scene. In over 32 years of doing this job, I haven't seen anything like it."

Irondequoit, NY - In what has been described by local law enforcement as one of the most disturbing crimes in over three decades, a family of four was found murdered in their Irondequoit home on Knapp Avenue.

The tragic discovery was made early on the morning of August 31, after emergency services responded to reports of a fire at the residence.

The victims, identified as Fraime Ubaldo, 30, Marangely Moreno-Santiago, 26, and their children, Evangeline Ubaldo-Moreno, 4, and Sebastian Ubaldo-Moreno, 2, were not killed by the fire, which was set in multiple locations throughout the home in an apparent attempt to conceal the crime.

Irondequoit Police Chief Scott Peters, with a heavy heart, shared at a press conference, "This was a horrific scene. In over 32 years of doing this job, I haven't seen anything like it."

The community was left reeling from the shock of the brutal killings, with Chief Peters vowing to "bring these monsters to justice."

The emotional toll on first responders and the community was palpable, with Peters highlighting the particularly heinous nature of the crime given the involvement of young children.

In a significant breakthrough, Irondequoit Police announced on September 13, 2024, the arrest of 34-year-old Julio Cesar Pimentel Soriano, a Dominican Republic national, who was in the United States illegally.

Soriano is not only accused of this quadruple homicide but is also wanted for murder in his home country, indicating a history of violent crime.

The arrest has sparked a broader conversation on X and other platforms about immigration and crime, with many users expressing outrage over the incident. However, it's crucial to approach such discussions with care, avoiding generalizations about immigrant communities, who are statistically more likely to be victims rather than perpetrators of crime.

A horrific scene': Family found slain in basement after house fire

This case has undoubtedly shaken the Irondequoit community, prompting local authorities to reassure residents of their commitment to safety and justice.

Town Supervisor Andrae Evans expressed the community's heartbreak and solidarity, ensuring that all resources would be available for the investigation.

As the case against Soriano proceeds, the focus remains on the memory of the Ubaldo-Moreno family, whose lives were tragically cut short, and on the broader implications of ensuring community safety while addressing the complexities of illegal immigration and crime.