David Knezevich, a Florida man, was accused of kidnapping his estranged wife while she was in Spain. Ana Maria Knezevich, 40, was last seen entering her Madrid apartment building on Feb. 2, and hours later, a man who appeared to match David’s description was recorded entering the building with a can of spray paint and disabling a surveillance camera. Ana’s loved ones reported her missing when she failed to meet friends in Barcelona, and Spanish firefighters found her missing from her apartment on Feb. 4. David, 36, was later arrested at Miami International Airport in connection with her disappearance.
A friend of Ana’s received strange text messages from her on Feb. 3, claiming she had met someone wonderful and was going to a summer house near Madrid. However, the FBI found that the messages were likely fabricated by David, who also asked another woman to translate the same sentences from English to Colombian. It was discovered that David had rented a vehicle in Serbia, drove it to Spain, and made changes to it upon his return. Spanish police also identified the brand of spray paint used to disable the security cameras in Ana’s building, connecting it to David through surveillance footage of a man purchasing the spray paint.
In March, a woman claiming to be Ana called an insurance carrier to cancel her policies held under the business she shared with David. Additionally, one of David’s employees admitted to impersonating Ana in order to open a new bank account in her name using her Social Security number. David and Ana were in the midst of a contentious divorce, with law enforcement alleging that David did not want to split assets evenly with Ana. David’s attorney, Ken Padowitz, declined to make any statements regarding the case at the time of publication.
The case of Ana Knezevich’s disappearance has sparked interest and concern from the public. Her friend from Florida, Sanna Rameau, expressed suspicions that Ana was taken against her will after receiving strange messages from her. The FBI’s investigation revealed a pattern of deceit and manipulation on David’s part, including fabricating messages and using others to carry out fraudulent activities in Ana’s name. The discovery of changes made to the rental vehicle, stolen license plates, and spray paint purchases all pointed to David’s involvement in Ana’s disappearance.
Law enforcement officials have taken steps to connect the evidence and testimonies surrounding Ana’s case in order to build a case against David for kidnapping his estranged wife. The ongoing investigation has revealed disturbing details about David’s actions and motives, shedding light on a marriage filled with discord and deception. The legal proceedings following David’s arrest will likely uncover more information about the events leading up to Ana’s disappearance and provide some closure for her loved ones who continue to seek answers and justice for Ana.
