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Suspects in deadly Connecticut home invasion arrested in attack that rocked beach town

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Suspects in deadly Connecticut home invasion arrested in attack that rocked beach town See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Suspects in deadly Connecticut home invasion arrested in attack that rocked beach town See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on Google A suspect involved in a deadly home invasion in a coastal Connecticut beach town was captured by US Marshals in New York following a two-month investigation.

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On Tuesday, the US Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force (NYNJRFTF) announced they had arrested Ivan Barias-Florimon, 24, in the Bronx after they identified him last week as the second suspect involved in the June 3 shooting death of…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Barias-Florimon is facing charges of: Felony murder, Conspiracy to commit murder, Home invasion, Attempted murder, First-degree assault on an elderly person”
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Multiple sources list charges including murder, home invasion, and first-degree assault of an elderly victim for Barias-Florimon.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lopez-Reyes was charged with murder, murder in commission of a felony, home invasion, and assault of an elderly victim, and is being held on $3 million bond. “Ivan Antonio Barias Florimon is a crimina…
https://www.alexjoneslive.com/2026/08/06/dominican-criminals…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Milford Police Department identified Barias-Florimon and Stuar Lopez-Reyes, 25, as the suspects in the shooting death of Fredrick Werner, 69, and attempted murder of Sandra Cooper, 69, of Milford.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-ar…
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web search NEUTRAL — He is charged with murder, murder in commission of a felony, home invasion, and first-degree assault of an elderly victim during a Milford home invasion in June.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/ivan-barias-florimon-ch…
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Claim 2: “Werner’s wife was shot in the head, and is still recovering in the hospital”
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One source specifically mentions the woman was shot in the head; other sources confirm she was wounded or that it was an attempted murder, but the specific 'shot in the head' detail is only in one snippet.
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web search NEUTRAL — Frederick was also known during the 19th century for its religious pluralism, with one of its main thoroughfares, Church Street, hosting about a half dozen major churches.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick,_Maryland
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web search NEUTRAL — Frederick is a male given name meaning "peace king" or "peaceful ruler". It is the English form of the German name Friedrich. Its meaning is derived from the Germanic word elements frid, or peace, and…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_(given_name)
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore Frederick County, MD through scenic trails, arts, history, downtown shopping, craft beverages, and relaxing weekend getaway options.
https://www.visitfrederick.org/
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Claim 3: “New York Criminal Court records indicate Barias-Florimon was arraigned Tuesday, when a judge ordered that he be remanded without bail.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia entries about the name 'Ivan' and 'Ivan the Terrible', providing no information about the court proceedings of Barias-Florimon.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ivan (Cyrillic: Иван) is a male given name of Slavic and Hebrew origin, related to a variant of the Greek name Iōánnēs (English: John), which in turn derives from the Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānnān), meani…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan
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web search NEUTRAL — Ivan IV was the eldest son of Vasili III by his second wife Elena Glinskaya, and a grandson of Ivan III. He succeeded his father after his death, when he was three years old. A group of reformers unit…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_the_Terrible
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web search NEUTRAL — Escucha “Me Prometí” en todas las plataformas: https://ivancornejo.lnk.to/MePrometi Sigue a Ivan: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ivancornejooo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com ...
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Claim 4: “As for Lopez-Reyes, he is being held in a Bridgeport, Connecticut, jail cell on a $3 million bond and is due to appear in court on Aug. 11.”
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One source confirms Lopez-Reyes is being held on a $3 million bond. However, the specific court date of August 11 is not present in the provided snippets.
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Claim 5: “Werner and his wife were shot inside their Milford, Connecticut, home on June 3 after police say Barias-Florimon and another suspect, Stuar Lopez-Reyes, 25, broke into the couple’s home on East Broadway and began shooting at the victims.”
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Multiple sources confirm that Barias-Florimon and Stuar Lopez-Reyes (25) broke into a home on East Broadway in Milford, CT, on June 3 and shot Frederick Werner and his wife.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ivan Barias-Florimon and another suspect, Stuar Lopez-Reyes, 25, broke into the couple’s home on East Broadway. WFSB 3/YouTube. US Marshals, along with Milford and New Haven police, arrested Lopez-Rey…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/us-news/connecticut-home-invas…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Milford Police Department identified Barias-Florimon and Stuar Lopez-Reyes, 25, as the suspects in the shooting death of Fredrick Werner, 69, and attempted murder of Sandra Cooper, 69, of Milford.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-ar…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ivan Barias-Florimon, 24, and Stuar Lopez-Reyes, 25, are charged with murder in connection with a June 3 shooting that killed 69-year-old Fred Werner and wounded his wife, according to a 30-page warra…
https://www.ksla.com/2026/08/13/sleeping-husband-killed-home…
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Claim 6: “Werner is survived by his wife, his sister, two daughters and three grandchildren.”
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Claim 7: “US Marshals, along with Milford and New Haven police, arrested Lopez-Reyes on Thursday in connection to the crime.”
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One source explicitly mentions that US Marshals, Milford, and New Haven police arrested Lopez-Reyes on a Thursday. Other sources confirm his arrest but not the specific day or the involvement of New Haven police.
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web search NEUTRAL — Get directions and show routes in Google Maps Report wrong directions Important: To keep yourself and others safe, stay aware of your surroundings when you use directions on Google Maps. When in doubt…
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/144339?hl=en-GB&co=GE…
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web search NEUTRAL — Get started with Google Maps This article will help you set up, learn the basics, and explain various features of Google Maps. You can use the Google Maps app on your mobile device or Google Maps on y…
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/144349?hl=en&co=GENIE…
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web search NEUTRAL — Use navigation in Google Maps To get easy, turn-by-turn navigation to places, use the Google Maps app. Maps shows you directions and uses real-time traffic information to find the best route to your d…
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/3273406?hl=en-GB&co=G…
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Claim 8: “the US Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force (NYNJRFTF) announced they had arrested Ivan Barias-Florimon, 24, in the Bronx”
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While other sources confirm the arrest of Ivan Barias-Florimon in the Bronx, the specific mention of the 'US Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force (NYNJRFTF)' is not explicitly detailed in the provided search snippets, though the arrest by US Marshals is corroborated.
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web search NEUTRAL — List of states and territories of the United States A map of the United States showing its 50 states, federal district and five inhabited territories. Alaska, Hawaii, and the territories are shown at …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_states_and_territori…
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web search NEUTRAL — Current territories of the United States after the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands were given independence in October 1994 The history of the land which became the United States spans tens of t…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_United_States
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web search NEUTRAL — Reuters.com is your online source for the latest US news stories and current events, ensuring our readers up to date with any breaking news developments
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/
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Claim 9: “He is due back in court Aug. 18.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific court date of August 18.
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Claim 10: “A suspect involved in a deadly home invasion in a coastal Connecticut beach town was captured by US Marshals in New York following a two-month investigation.”
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Multiple independent news sources (Fox News, New York Post, and another news report) confirm that US Marshals arrested a suspect in New York following a two-month investigation into a deadly home invasion in a Connecticut beach town.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Connecticut ( kə-NET-ih-kət) is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connecticut
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Hartford County Sheriff's Department (also known as the Hartford County Sheriff's Office) was a 300-person law enforcement agency that served the twenty-nine towns of Hartford County, Connecticut …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — New Haven is a city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is located on New Haven Harbor on the northern shore of Long Island Sound. With a population of 134,023 at the 2020 census, it is the third-mos…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Haven,_Connecticut
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Claim 11: “they identified him last week as the second suspect involved in the June 3 shooting death of Frederick Raymond Werner, 69.”
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Multiple sources confirm Ivan Barias-Florimon is a suspect in the June 3 shooting death of 69-year-old Fred/Frederick Werner.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ivan Barias-Florimon, 24, and Stuar Lopez-Reyes, 25, are charged with murder in connection with a June 3 shooting that killed 69-year-old Fred Werner and wounded his wife, according to a 30-page warra…
https://www.ksla.com/2026/08/13/sleeping-husband-killed-home…
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web search NEUTRAL — Werner and his wife were shot inside their Milford, Connecticut, home on June 3 after police say Barias-Florimon and another suspect, Stuar Lopez-Reyes, 25, broke into the couple’s home on East Broadw…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/us-news/connecticut-home-invas…
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web search NEUTRAL — Police have arrested a second man in a deadly Connecticut home invasion that left a 69-year-old man dead and a woman shot in the head, authorities said. Ivan Barias-Florimon, 24, of the Bronx, was arr…
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/ivan-barias-florimon-ch…
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