In summer 2000, a homeless drifter known as "Carlos" (or "Carlo") had been given shelter, clothing and work as a handyman by Hunting Park, Philadelphia, resident Jorge Contreras. On August 3, five days after being reported missing, the body of five-year-old Iriana DeJesus was found in the basement of an empty apartment building where "Carlos" is believed to have stayed. She had been sexually assaulted, strangled and wrapped in a trash bag.
In summer 2000, a destitute wanderer known as "Carlos" (or "Carlo") had been provided with shelter, clothing, and employment as a handyman by Jorge Contreras, a resident of Hunting Park, Philadelphia. On August 3, five days after being reported missing, the body of five-year-old Iriana DeJesus was discovered in the basement of an empty apartment building where "Carlos" is believed to have resided. She had been subjected to sexual assault, strangulation, and wrapping in a trash bag.