

After Tartaglione ended the call, Biggs said, Santiago told Tartaglione he was going to get him his money. Because he spoke Spanish, Biggs was also tasked with making sure Santiago complied when he was directed to call a relative to say there was a problem and he had to go to Mexico. Biggs said he heard a gasping, choking sound for about 30 seconds and looked in to see Martin Luna lying motionless on his side, bleeding from his head, Santiago looking "very scared." Tartaglione went to his car to get a tarp and Biggs was directed to wipe up a blood streak.īiggs said he helped Tartaglione carry the body to the car. Biggs said he stayed in the office watching the others but could hear the smacking sounds of Luna being beaten and Tartaglione demanding his money.īiggs said he didn't know any of the others, but described Santiago as the other captive who was then put in the bathroom as well while Tartaglione continue to beat up Luna. When Tartaglione arrived, Biggs said, he went into the bathroom to confront Luna.
