Details: Orlando woman charged with murder

ORLANDO, Fla. — November 11, 2026 — An Orlando woman has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after her boyfriend was found dead under suspicious circumstances near a dumpster at an apartment complex, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Police identified the suspect as Isidra Bautista Hernandez, 36, who was taken into custody following an investigation by homicide detectives.

The investigation began on Monday, November 9, at approximately 9:20 a.m., when Orlando Police officers responded to the dumpster area of Pacifico Apartments, located at 5801 Shenandoah Way.

Officers discovered the body of an adult man whose death was considered suspicious.

Due to the circumstances surrounding the discovery, homicide detectives were called to the scene and immediately launched an investigation.

SWAT Team Assists in Investigation

As detectives gathered evidence, they identified a potential crime scene at a separate location.

Members of the Orlando Police Department’s SWAT Team assisted investigators in executing a search warrant at that location.

During the search, detectives recovered evidence connected to the case, according to police.

Authorities have not disclosed the exact location of the second scene or described the evidence recovered.

Victim’s Girlfriend Identified as Suspect

As the investigation continued, detectives identified the victim’s girlfriend, Isidra Bautista Hernandez, as a suspect.

Working alongside officers from the department’s Tactical Anti-Crime (TAC) Unit, homicide detectives coordinated efforts to locate her.

Hernandez was subsequently found and arrested without incident.

Police confirmed that she has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the man’s death.

Authorities have not released details about how the victim died, what may have led to the alleged killing or the evidence that resulted in the charge.

Police Say Both Were Undocumented Immigrants

The Orlando Police Department also stated that investigators identified both the victim and Hernandez as undocumented immigrants.

Police did not disclose their countries of origin or provide additional information about their immigration histories.

The victim’s name is being withheld while authorities work to locate and notify his next of kin.

Investigation Remains Active

Orlando Police emphasized that the homicide investigation remains active and ongoing.

The department said its officers and detectives will continue following investigative leads while working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the man’s death.

Authorities stated that no additional details will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the investigation.

Hernandez faces a second-degree murder charge. The charge is an allegation, and she is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Source: Orlando Police Department — Official News Release, November 11, 2026.