The killing of Camilo Salazar

Stories regarding the killing Camilo Salazar, which was ordered by supermarket mogul Manuel Marin. Marin’s murder-for-hire plot involved former pro MMA fighters Alexis Vila Perdomo and Ariel Gandulla as well as boxing coach Roberto Isaac.

Supermarket mogul Manuel Marin found guilty of hiring pro MMA fighters to kill love rival

Supermarket mogul guilty of hiring pro MMA fighters to kill love rival

Manuel Marin enlisted former Bellator grand prix finalist Alexis Vila to kill Camila Salazar in 2011.

Tim Bissell | April 5

Torture and murder: Jorge Masvidal’s #FreeAlexisVila UFC 261 shirt explained

Torture and murder: Masvidal’s #FreeAlexisVila UFC 261 shirt explained

Jorge Masvidal showed support for Alexi Vila, who was jailed for his role in a murder-for-hire plot.

Tim Bissell | April 26

Former Bellator finalist Alexis Vila sentenced to 15 years for role in kidnapping, torture and murder of boss’ love rival

Alexis Vila was convicted for his role in the 2011 killing of Camilo Salazar

Tim Bissell | December 4

Former Bellator finalist Alexis Vila convicted in 2011 kidnapping and murder of Camilo Salazar

After just two hours of deliberation, a jury in Miami-Dade County, FL found former Bellator tournament finalist Alexis Vila Perdomo, 48, guilty of conspiracy to commit kidnapping and murder (per Local 10). That same jury also found Roberto Isaac, 63, a former boxing promoter and trainer, guilty of second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit kidnapping. […]

Tim Bissell | November 8

Ariel Gandulla pleads guilty to kidnapping, will testify against Alexis Vila in murder trial

According to the Miami Herald MMA fighter Ariel Gandulla, 51, pled guilty to the 2011 kidnapping of Camilo Salazar in a Miami court last week and received a 36-month sentence. Gandulla’s plea and sentence are part of a deal that is contingent on Gandulla testifying against individuals charged with Salazar’s murder. Gandulla was originally charged […]

Tim Bissell | October 4

MMA veteran Ariel Gandulla extradited to Miami to face charges in suspected murder-for-hire

Ariel Gandulla extradited to the US over murder-for-hire plot.

Tim Bissell | September 26

Another arrest made in alleged murder-for-hire involving MMA fighters Alexis Vila, Ariel Gandulla

Alexis Vila is accused of conspiracy relating to a murder-for-hire plot.

Tim Bissell | November 16

Alleged mastermind of murder plot involving MMA veteran Alexis Vila is caught in Spain

Manuel Marin is accused of enlisting Alexis Vila, and others, in a murder-for-hire plot.

Tim Bissell | August 19

Olympian and Bellator veteran Alexis Vila convicted of conspiracy to commit murder

Alexis Vila had been accused of aiding in the murder of Camilo Salazar.

Tim Bissell | August 18

Murder suspect and ex-MMA fighter Ariel Gandulla is living in ‘diplomatic limbo’ in Canada

Ariel Gandulla has been accused of participating in a 2011 murder-for-hire.

Tim Bissell | May 29

New, gruesome details emerge in Alexis Vila murder case

By the time Alexis Vila debuted in Bellator with a stunning KO win over Joe Warren, he had already allegedly had a hand in the murder and kidnapping of Camilo Salazar. Salazar was believed to be having an affair with the wife of a man named Manuel Marin, a close friend and father figure to […]

Zane Simon | April 26