RENEL DESTINA

Wanted Fugitive

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

Wanted for

Conspiracy to Commit Hostage Taking; Hostage Taking

Caution

Renel Destina, as leader of the gang Gran Ravine, allegedly participated in kidnappings of United States citizens for ransom in 2021. In February 2021, Destina and associates allegedly kidnapped a United States citizen at gunpoint and held the victim for ransom for 14 days. The victim was allegedly held at gunpoint, beaten, and threatened by the gang, and was released only after a ransom was paid.

Renel Destina was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Hostage Taking and Hostage Taking by an indictment filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

Description

Sex: Male
Race: black
Hair: black
Eyes: brown
Height: 5'7"–5'10"
Weight: 150 lbs
Age: 44
Date(s) of birth used: June 11, 1982
Place of birth: Haiti
Nationality: Haitian

Field offices

Miami · FL

Remarks

Destina has ties to or may travel to the Dominican Republic.

Poster files

English EN FRANAIS Nan Kreyl Ayisyen

Posted Nov 3, 2022 · Updated by the FBI Mar 14, 2026

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