Man Charged in
Murder of Gay Activist

A man has been charged with murdering West Palm Beach, Fla., gay rights activist Scott Graham, who was found dead in his home on April 16, The Palm Beach Post reported Wednesday. Ricardo David Fuenes-Valle, 20, was arrested on Tuesday near Tampa by Hillsborough County deputies and U.S. marshals. He is being charged with first-degree murder.

Investigators found the suspect on Tuesday after they were told that Fuenes-Valle was planning to rob Graham or burglarize his home to steal jewelry and money, West Palm Beach police captain Pat Maney told the Post. Witnesses said Graham was last seen on April 14 with Fuenes-Valle.

"We don't really have a motive at this point," Maney said in the article. "We are working under that assumption."

The suspect left the West Palm Beach area following the murder. He was linked to the crime by forensic evidence. Maney said that witnesses also identified him as knowing Graham personally. (The Advocate)