Random Woman DROWNED on Beach—Then This Happened

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A Venezuelan national with an expired visa tried to drown a complete stranger on a Florida beach, then casually smoked marijuana and drank vodka afterward while believing he had successfully murdered her—but the woman survived and walked over a mile to report the shocking attack.

Story Snapshot

Said Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez, 26, attacked a random woman on Tiger Shore Beach, held her underwater until she lost consciousness, then threw her phone in the ocean
The victim miraculously regained consciousness and walked more than a mile to Stuart Beach to find a deputy and report the attempted murder
Hernandez Gonzalez returned to his vehicle after the attack to smoke marijuana and drink vodka, later telling investigators he felt no remorse
ICE placed a detainer on the suspect, who entered the U.S. legally but overstayed his work visa, highlighting ongoing visa overstay enforcement gaps

Random Beach Attack Leaves Victim for Dead

Said Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez selected his victim randomly on Tiger Shore Beach in Martin County, Florida, around 11 p.m. on a Thursday evening. The woman was walking alone on the beach while talking on the phone with a relative when Hernandez Gonzalez struck her, forced her into the ocean, and held her underwater for approximately three to five minutes. The victim lost consciousness during the struggle. Believing he had drowned her, Hernandez Gonzalez threw her phone into the ocean and left the scene, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

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Suspect Shows Zero Remorse After Brutal Attack

After attempting to murder a complete stranger, Hernandez Gonzalez returned to his vehicle where he smoked marijuana and drank vodka. When investigators later questioned him, he acknowledged the attempted murder and stated the victim made him angry, prompting the attack. He confirmed he believed he had successfully drowned her. Most disturbing, when asked directly, Hernandez Gonzalez explicitly stated he felt no remorse for trying to kill an innocent woman. This callous disregard for human life underscores the deadly threat posed by individuals willing to commit violence without conscience.

Victim’s Remarkable Survival and Recovery

Against all odds, the victim regained consciousness after being left for dead in the ocean. Demonstrating extraordinary strength and determination, she walked more than a mile from Tiger Shore Beach to Stuart Beach, where she found a deputy and reported the horrific incident. Her survival is nothing short of miraculous, given her attacker’s intent and belief that he had successfully murdered her. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office conducted a comprehensive two-day investigation, canvassing the area, reviewing camera footage, and monitoring the beach for potential suspects before identifying Hernandez Gonzalez.

Immigration Enforcement Highlights State-Level Differences

Hernandez Gonzalez is a Venezuelan national who entered the United States on a work visa that subsequently expired, making him unlawfully present in the country. Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed a detainer on him following his arrest on attempted first-degree murder charges. He is currently held at the Martin County Jail. Sheriff John Budensiek called the situation “extremely alarming” during a Monday news conference. The breakthrough in the case came Sunday night when Port St. Lucie police responded to a call about a suicidal man claiming to have murdered a woman on a Martin County beach.

Florida’s approach to immigration enforcement stands in stark contrast to sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with ICE detainers. Under Republican governance, Florida has demonstrated a commitment to public safety by ensuring individuals in the country illegally who commit violent crimes face consequences. This case illustrates the critical importance of visa overstay enforcement—Hernandez Gonzalez didn’t sneak across the border but simply ignored his legal obligation to leave when his authorization expired. The immigration system’s failure to track and remove visa overstays creates opportunities for violent criminals to remain in communities where they pose threats to law-abiding Americans.