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Hyattsville Man Convicted of Murder, Faces Life Sentence

3/10/2026

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Carlo Yaque del Cid, 32, of Hyattsville, was convicted by a Montgomery County jury of first-degree murder and conspiracy in the 2022 killing of Edvin Agustin Leon.
He was also found guilty of attempted murder for shooting a second victim, who survived by pretending to be dead.
The incidents took place in Northwest Stream Valley Park, where Yaque del Cid led the victims into a wooded area.
He faces a life sentence without parole at his sentencing scheduled for June 17, 2026.
Several co-defendants are involved in the case, with different outcomes.

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Story summary

Carlo Yaque del Cid, 32, of Hyattsville, was convicted by a Montgomery County jury of first-degree murder and conspiracy in the 2022 killing of Edvin Agustin Leon.
He was also found guilty of attempted murder for shooting a second victim, who survived by pretending to be dead.
The incidents took place in Northwest Stream Valley Park, where Yaque del Cid led the victims into a wooded area.
He faces a life sentence without parole at his sentencing scheduled for June 17, 2026.
Several co-defendants are involved in the case, with different outcomes.