The former lover of a famous athlete was detained in the case of his murder

In Costa Rica detained the former companion of the American surfer and hotel owner Kurt Van Dyke, killed in February 2026. Investigators believe that the woman could assist the attackers, taking advantage of the trust of the businessman.

The crime took place on February 14 in the Talamanca district of Limon province. Van Dyke's body was found in a room connected to his hotel business. Forensic examination found that the American was strangled and wounded with a knife, writes El Observador.

Initially, the woman who was next to the deceased claimed that unknown people broke into the room, tied her up and stole property. However, the evidence gathered subsequently led investigators to question the veracity of her account.

On November 12, officials from the Costa Rican Judicial Investigation Office (OIJ) conducted a series of searches and detained the alleged attackers. Among the suspects were a former companion surfer named Arroyo and a man named Gutierrez.

According to investigators, the attackers intended to obtain access codes to bank cards associated with the hotel business of the American. Police believe Arroyo helped them break into Van Dyke's home.

OIJ spokesman Vladimir Munoz said the investigation was ongoing. Employees of the department establish the circumstances of the murder and look for other possible accomplices.

Kurt Van Dyke lived in Costa Rica for many years, ran a hotel business and enjoyed fame among surfers. In the sports community, he was known as King.

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