Leesburg murder suspect's girlfriend surrenders after aiding fugitive boyfriend who killed store clerk: police
LEESBURG, Fla. - Kaili Dupius, who is accused of helping her boyfriend evade police after he allegedly killed a store clerk in Leesburg, has turned herself into the Lake County Jail, police said.
Dupuis is charged with accessory after the fact of premeditated murder. Lopez's mother and sister have already been arrested on similar charges.
When police initially searched for Lopez, the community played a crucial role in identifying him.
Lopez is accused of killing store clerk Raied Shihadeh during a robbery in May. Police have not disclosed the extent of Dupuis's involvement, but they did reveal that Lopez was found miles away in Kissimmee after being on the run for weeks.
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"It took us about 30 days or so to capture him," said Leesburg Police Sergeant Shannon Walsh. "We definitely want her to be held accountable like the rest of the family."
Lopez’s mother, Patricia Kinchens, and his sister, Breanna Lopez, were arrested on Thursday for their roles in aiding him. Breanna Lopez appeared in court on Friday, where a judge ordered her to be held without bond.
Shihadeh's widow expressed her disbelief that people allegedly helped the man accused of killing her husband.
"Why would you allow it to happen to someone else's family? Why would you support your son in murder?" she asked.
Alex Lopez faces several charges, including premeditated murder.