Rochester, NY – in a major development in one of Monroe County’s most heinous crimes, 31-year-old Luis Francisco Soriano has been successfully extradited from the Dominican Republic to the United States, where he now faces multiple charges in connection to a quadruple homicide that took place in Irondequoit on August 31, 2024. Soriano’s return was executed on Saturday, July 26, 2025, with the U.S. Marshals Service facilitating the transfer and placing him into custody at the Monroe County Jail upon arrival.
Soriano had been arrested in the Dominican Republic on June 4, following a coordinated international effort led by U.S. law enforcement and judicial authorities. His arrest came at the formal request of the United States, and was carried out through cooperation between U.S. and Dominican officials.
The charges Soriano now faces are staggering and reflect the violent and calculated nature of the crimes. He has been formally charged with:
- Four counts of first-degree murder
- Four counts of second-degree murder
- Two counts of first-degree burglary
- Two counts of first-degree kidnapping
- Two counts of first-degree arson
These charges are related to the brutal killing of four victims, two of whom were children aged just 2 and 4 years old. The case has shaken the Rochester and Irondequoit communities and led to widespread calls for justice and accountability. Investigators believe the crime involved not only homicide, but also elements of premeditated kidnapping, arson, and forced entry, making it one of the most egregious criminal cases in recent Monroe County history.
Upon his return to New York, Soriano was immediately processed by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and officially booked into Monroe County Jail, where he awaits court proceedings. Prosecutors say the case against him is strong, with evidence collected both at the scene and abroad.
The successful extradition marks the culmination of a highly coordinated international law enforcement effort. The Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs (DOJ-OIA) played a critical role in working with the Dominican Republic Foreign Field Office, as well as the U.S. Marshals Puerto Rico Violent Offender Task Force, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and the Irondequoit Police Department.
“This extradition underscores the power of international cooperation in holding fugitives accountable,” said a spokesperson from the U.S. Marshals Service. “We will pursue justice across any border for the most violent offenders. The victims of this terrible crime and their families deserve nothing less.”
The U.S. Marshals Service, known for its specialized fugitive operations, often leads missions involving the capture and return of violent fugitives from overseas. In this case, Soriano’s extradition required meticulous planning and legal coordination across multiple federal agencies and foreign jurisdictions, including support from the Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic.
Community members in Monroe County continue to grieve the loss of the victims and await justice through the legal system. Prosecutors have not ruled out the possibility of pursuing life without parole or capital punishment, depending on the legal strategy and outcome of initial proceedings.
The case is expected to move forward in Monroe County Court, with hearings likely to begin in the coming weeks. Law enforcement urges the public to remain engaged and supportive of the justice process as it unfolds.
Further updates will be provided by the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office and the Irondequoit Police Department as the case progresses.
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