Tourist’s killing shakes Costa Rica’s reputation as a safe travel destination

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Tourist’s killing shakes Costa Rica’s reputation as a safe travel destination

(CNN)The killing of a 36-year-old South Florida resident who was vacationing in Costa Rica is raising concerns about travel to what was once considered the safest destination in Central America.

The body of Carla Stefaniak, a US citizen who went missing late last last month while staying at an apartment complex outside the capital of San Jose, has been found, her family confirmed.
A suspect in the case, Bismarck Espinoza Martinez, 32, is in custody, according to Costa Rican officials. He worked as a security guard at the Airbnb where Stefaniak was staying.