Local News

Sixth arrested in Doty murder case

Highlands Today
Published: November 9, 2012

SEBRING Giovanni Burgos, 20, of Orlando, has been arrested for concealing two men later charged with the murder of Aaron Doty.

Highlands County Sheriff's Detectives secured an arrest warrant on Thursday and served it that night, along with members of the Orlando Police Department, at 4712 Walden Circle #1716.

Burgos was booked into Orange County jail. He was transported Friday to Highlands County Jail.

Burgos is charged with two counts of accessory after the fact to a first-degree felony. A $30,000 bond was set.

Doty, 20, was last seen at a party at 5504 Granada Blvd. in the Sun 'N Lakes subdivision in Sebring at approximately 4:30 a.m. on June 10. About 1:30 p.m. June 11, Doty's burned body was found in a remote northern area of the subdivision.

Jonathan Ray Rodriguez, 22, of 5504 Granada Blvd. in Sebring and Kenneth Felipe, 19, same address, fled to Burgos' apartment in Orlando, where they were arrested a few days later.

Rodriguez and Felipe were charged with first degree murder. Travis Makris, Adrianna Rodriguez and Nicole Hebert were also charged as accessories.

"This arrest comes from the ongoing investigative efforts of our detectives to hold all of those who contributed in the death of Aaron Doty responsible for their actions," Sheriff Susan Benton said. "Detectives continue to evaluate evidence and conduct interviews, and will do so until we have exhausted all leads in this case."

Those with more information can call Det. Barbara Hair at 402-7250.

To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS or go to www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com.