HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office has announced it will pursue the death penalty against Silvio Peralta, 35, who is charged with the brutal stabbing deaths of two individuals in Hillsborough County.
The shocking events unfolded on July 13, 2024, when Peralta allegedly entered a home and fatally stabbed a 31-year-old woman multiple times in the bathroom. The victim’s 5-year-old child, who was present during the attack, reportedly told others that Peralta had killed her mother.
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Peralta then allegedly stole the victim’s vehicle and drove to another residence on N. Packwood Avenue, where he is accused of killing a 34-year-old man. The second victim was found dead in the driveway with multiple stab wounds.
Later that afternoon, deputies attempted to stop Peralta while he was driving. He fled, abandoned the vehicle, and ran until deputies apprehended him.
Peralta faces two counts of premeditated first-degree murder, two counts of armed burglary of a dwelling, and armed burglary. The State Attorney’s Office is seeking the death penalty, citing the premeditated and heinous nature of the crimes.
“The defendant made a calculated decision to brutally stab and kill two innocent people, and he will be held accountable. In one of the murders, a 5-year-old child witnessed things no grown adult should ever see. These families’ lives have been forever changed, and we will stand by them as we fight for justice together,” said State Attorney Suzy Lopez.
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