Jonathan Fernandez Arrested for Alleged Murder of Transgender Fiancée Eryka Caldwell in Brooklyn
Jonathan Fernandez, a 38-year-old man, has been arrested by Brooklyn police for allegedly murdering his 41-year-old transgender fiancée, Eryka Caldwell, in her Bushwick apartment. The incident occurred on a Sunday morning when Caldwell reportedly attempted to evict Fernandez from her home. According to reports, Caldwell managed to text 911 before police arrived to find her screaming for help. Upon entering the apartment, officers discovered Caldwell's body with multiple stab wounds and her throat slit, while Fernandez was found sitting nearby. Fernandez has been charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. His lawyer claims that Caldwell attacked him first with a knife, prompting him to act in self-defense. Fernandez has a history of arrests dating back to 2015, including charges of robbery and burglary, and had allegedly assaulted Caldwell in 2024.