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6 men accused in bizarre Hollywood kidnapping plot, using blowtorch to "torture" victim, court records say
By Joan Murray at CBS4 Miami
· June 12, 2026
· 2 min read
Six men are in custody, accused in a bizarre kidnapping that began on Hollywood Beach in late May.The incident began on Hollywood's boardwalk when two men met Saul Fajardo,19, who spoke about a car show on U.S. 27. According to investigators, the two victims went with Fajardo to the fourth floor of
Key takeaway The incident began on Hollywood's boardwalk when two men met Saul Fajardo,19, who spoke about a car show on U.
Why this matters in The Miami
The kidnapping plot that unfolded on Hollywood Beach and along U.S. 27 raises concerns about the safety of tourists and residents in Miami-Dade County's entertainment and recreation areas. The fact that the incident began on a crowded boardwalk and involved a car show discussion suggests that the perpetrators may have been opportunistic, targeting unsuspecting individuals in a public place. The use of a blowtorch to torture one of the victims is particularly disturbing, and the suspects' alleged threats to harm the victims' families if they did not comply with demands for money adds to the severity of the crime. As the case moves forward, it will be worth watching how the federal prosecution navigates the youthful offender status of the suspects, all of whom are between 18 and 21 years old. The outcome may have implications for how similar cases are handled in the future, particularly in a county where young people are often involved in violent crimes.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Six men are in custody, accused in a bizarre kidnapping that began on Hollywood Beach in late May.The incident began on Hollywood's boardwalk when two men met Saul Fajardo,19, who spoke about a car show on U.S. 27. According to investigators, the two victims went with Fajardo to the fourth floor of
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