Luis Vigoreaux, a prominent Puerto Rican actor and television producer, played a pivotal role in transforming the landscape of Puerto Rican television. As a member of the initial generation of Puerto Rican actors to grace the small screen, Vigoreaux became a household name, captivating island audiences with his weekly appearances.
In 1958, Vigoreaux's personal life took a dramatic turn when he met his future wife, the talented actress Lydia Echevarria. The couple soon tied the knot, and their marriage seemed to be a love story for the ages. However, years of marital bliss gave way to discord, and their union began to unravel.
Tragedy struck on January 1983, when Vigoreaux failed to arrive at work. A search party was dispatched, and his car was eventually found abandoned. The gruesome discovery of Vigoreaux's lifeless body in the trunk of his vehicle sent shockwaves throughout the community.
As investigators delved deeper into the case, a web of deceit and betrayal was uncovered. It emerged that Lydia Echevarria had allegedly hired two hitmen to eliminate her husband. The evidence mounted against her, and she was eventually found guilty of murder. The sentence: life imprisonment.
In 2000, amidst widespread protests, Governor Pedro Rosselló controversially released Echevarria from prison. To this day, she maintains her innocence, despite the overwhelming evidence against her. The case remains a dark stain on Puerto Rican society, a haunting reminder of the devastating consequences of marital discord and the devastating power of greed.
