Eight charged in Ponce murder and burning of 31-year-old man

Eight individuals are charged in connection with the June 2025 murder and burning of a 31-year-old man in Ponce. The victim, John Vadis Rivera, was allegedly lured to an apartment, beaten unconscious, and then fatally stabbed. His body was later transported to Ponce and burned, making initial identification difficult. The charges include murder, conspiracy, and evidence tampering. A judge found probable cause for arrest and set a global bail of over $10 million.