'The place for criminals is in jail': David Knezevich mocked over arrest 3 months after wife Ana went missing

MADRID, SPAIN: US federal agents have arrested the husband of a woman who went missing in Spain three months after her disappearance.

David Knezevicch now faces charges of kidnapping, according to the criminal complaint.

Ana Maria Knezevich, 40, was last seen in Madrid, Spain, on February 2 around 10 pm.

Just 30 minutes later, surveillance cameras in her apartment building in the Salamanca quarter captured a man wearing a motorcycle helmet spray-painting the cameras.

David Knezevich arrested for involvement in kidnapping of Ana Maria

The Spanish international police, Policia Nacional, announced David's arrest at Miami International Airport on Monday in connection with his wife's disappearance.

The FBI confirmed his arrest regarding his "involvement in the kidnapping of a US Citizen in Madrid, Spain, on or about February 2, 2024," as per Fox News Digital.

An FBI spokesperson stated, "The Diplomatic Security Service and the FBI made the arrest without incident at Miami International Airport on Saturday."

The individual is presently in federal custody and is expected to make his initial court appearance in Miami federal court.

The Spanish National Police, Customs and Border Protection, the Diplomatic Security Service, and the FBI are continuing their investigation.

"As this is an ongoing investigation, no further details will be disclosed at this time," authorities said. David's lawyer, Ken Padowitz, additionally verified his client's arrest, mentioning that he would be meeting with David in court on Monday morning.

Padowitz added, "He has no answers as to why this happened, and he feels terrible but definitely wants to speak up when facts are put out there indicating that there was a ‘nasty’ divorce when no such thing is a fact." 

Ana Maria Knezevich’s loved ones react to arrest

Sanna Rameau, a friend of Ana, expressed her relief at the news of an arrest in the case. "We are hoping that this next chapter will bring justice and we find answers to what has happened to Ana," she remarked.

According to a report, Ana's brother, Juan Henao, informed Fort Lauderdale police on February 7 about the couple's turbulent divorce proceedings, which involved significant financial stakes. He voiced his deep concern for his sister's well-being, mentioning that David had traveled to Serbia on January 17 but didn't specify the duration of his stay.

Furthermore, he called and texted David to know about Ana's whereabouts but to no avail. Juan claimed David replied back to him around 6 pm via ‘Whats [App]’ as if he was out of the country, telling Juan only that Ana was missing.

David had left Fort Lauderdale for Serbia several months prior to Ana's disappearance, amid their separation.

During this time, Ana had been spending a considerable amount of time in Europe with friends following discussions about divorce.

Who are Ana and David Knezevich?

Ana and David jointly operated an IT company in South Florida and shared an interest in real estate ventures.

Rameau had previously characterized them as a "successful couple" who had been married for 13 years before deciding to separate last summer. "It was difficult for her, obviously, so she started spending more time in Europe, in Madrid, where she has friends from before," Rameau explained.

On February 3, Rameau received an unusual message from Ana, a day after suspecting that her friend had been "taken against her will." The WhatsApp message read, "He has a summer house about 2 [hours] from Madrid. We are going there now and I will spend a few days there. Signal is spotty. I'll call you when I get back."

In a follow-up message to Rameau, Ana added, "Yesterday after therapy I needed a walk and he approached me on the street! Amazing connection. Like I never had before."

Internet reacts to arrest of missing woman’s husband

Reacting to the disappearance of Ana Maria Knezevich on Facebook, one user wrote, "Good glad they caught him."

Another added, "The place for criminals is in jail."

A third claimed, "The world just keep quiet with the full of bad peoples."

Someone else added, "The motive is money, opportunity and paid kidnappers more than likely base on the reports."

Another commented, "It's amazing how the majority of the crimes are homegrown and not the illegals the right keeps saying it is."

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