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Miami-Dade man resentenced to death row for 2005 murder of La Carreta waitress

Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Larry Seward, CBS4 Miami · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

A man convicted of killing a La Carreta waitress is back on death row for the second time after a new jury sentenced him to death on Friday. Rafael Andres, 61, had previously been sentenced to death in 2015 for the 2005 murder of Yvette Farinas, but the Supreme Court ordered a new sentencing trial f

Why this matters in The Miami

The resentencing of Rafael Andres to death row has significant implications for the community, particularly in neighborhoods like Little Havana where La Carreta is a well-known establishment. The case serves as a stark reminder of the brutal crimes that have affected local families, including the Azcarreta family, who have waited decades for justice. The fact that Andres was able to commit another heinous crime after serving a relatively short sentence for a previous murder raises questions about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in Miami-Dade County. As the first inmate to be sent to death row in over a decade, Andres' case will likely be closely watched by local residents and law enforcement officials, who will be looking to see how the sentence is carried out and what impact it has on public safety in the community. The case also highlights the ongoing debate about the use of the death penalty in Miami-Dade County.

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Category: government · Published: July 24, 2026 · Source: CBS4 Miami · Reading time: 2 min

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Original reporting	Larry Seward, CBS4 Miami
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Source published	Jul 24, 2026
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