Nashville, TN – A Nashville man has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged murder of a woman whose body was discovered over the weekend on the city’s southeast side.
According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, homicide detectives charged Juan Ramiro Lopez-Navarro, 50, with criminal homicide on Wednesday morning in the death of Samia G. Magzaoui, 34. Magzaoui’s body was found Saturday on Knight Valley Drive near Harding Place. Investigators say she died from sharp force wounds and blunt force trauma.
Police allege that Lopez-Navarro and Magzaoui were in a dating relationship. Authorities say cellular data and video surveillance led detectives to conclude Lopez-Navarro allegedly killed Magzaoui before placing her body on the roadside. He was taken into custody and is being held in the Davidson County Jail on a $501,000 bond.
According to the Metro Nashville Police, detectives believe the evidence points to Lopez-Navarro’s involvement in Magzaoui’s death. The department said in its media release that Lopez-Navarro remains in custody as the investigation continues.
Police have not released information regarding a motive or further details about the case. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Metro Nashville Police.
Magzaoui’s family has been notified, and authorities are working to provide support during the ongoing investigation.
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