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Navy reservist accused of murdering wife believed to have fled to Hong Kong

Investigators found a woman's body inside a kitchen freezer at their Norfolk home, and authorities linked the case to Navy reservist David Varela after examinations.
After more than two weeks, the brother reported Lina Maria Guerra Echavarria missing, and detectives could not reach Varela, whose Navy supervisor found it unusual he did not return calls.
Authorities completed extradition paperwork tied to an Interpol Red Notice, following the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's Feb. 10 autopsy ruling Echavarria's death a homicide and Virginia authorities issuing two arrest warrants.
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service said it is conducting a joint investigation with Norfolk police, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson confirmed DHS involvement, and the FBI pledged full investigative support.
Homeland Security Investigations determined Varela flew to Hong Kong and WhatsApp emergency disclosures confirmed his location there; federal authorities sought an arrest warrant and pursued extradition, though he has no known ties to Hong Kong or China.

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