A double homicide took the lives of 2 entrepreneurs that owned motels, Bojangles franchisees, and gas stations
Pankaj Kiritbhai Patel, 54, and Anilkumar Somabhai Patel, 54, were killed in a double murder on October 2, 2025 at a cheap motel on Eddleman Rd. Charlotte, NC. Pankaj owned stores, motels, and real estate. Anilkumar owned a Bojangles restaurant in North Carolina. Alvaro Luis Ozuna-Sierra, 38, was arrested accused of the double murder.
Alvaro Luis Ozuna-Sierra, Pankaj Kiritbhai Patel, and Anilkumar Somabhai Patel
Alvaro was a contractor at the motel, there was a dispute about payment. It is part of the Indian culture to seek discounts and pay the lowest possible price.
Many contractors, vendors, and manual workers get frustrated with getting asked for discounts when it comes to the Indian culture.
Alvaro is accused of shooting Alvaro and Anilkumar dead at the motel. The suspect left the scene. The Bojangles that Anilkumar owned was closed for a few days after his death.
Alvaro was arrested in Port St. Lucie, Florida on October 3rd charged with double homicide.
