Franklin Ventimilla T.

Franklin Ventimilla T., also known as 'Comandante' or 'Comandante R7', is a 32-year-old figure identified as the alleged mastermind behind a massacre that occurred at a cockfighting venue in El Carmen, Ecuador, on April 17, 2023, which resulted in the deaths of twelve individuals. He is recognized as the leader of the R7 criminal organization, which is involved in drug trafficking, contract killings, and extortion. Despite being incarcerated, authorities claim he continues to orchestrate illegal activities from prison using clandestine communication networks.