Sergio Pino, a prominent Florida real estate developer, allegedly plotted multiple attempts to kill his estranged wife, Tatiana Pino, after their relationship deteriorated and she sought a divorce.
Pino was a highly successful businessman known for his leadership in one of the largest home-building companies in Florida and his significant influence in Miami’s business and political circles. His estate was valued at over $150 million.
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Sergio Pino co-started Century Homebuilders Group, LLC back in 1995, and today, it is recognized as the biggest Hispanic-owned homebuilder in America. According to their website, they've built, bought, or managed over 50 residential communities, adding up to more than 15,000 homes across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. They're known for their strong presence in South Florida's real estate scene.
Newsrooms like NBC 6 South Florida divulged the alleged murder-for-hire plot, which reportedly played a crucial role in Sergio Pino's s*icide.
Why did Sergio Pino kill himself?
In what looks like Pino's bio on the Wall Street Transcript's website, it is mentioned that Sergio Pino actively participated in his community for over a decade, engaging with the Latin Builders Association, where he served as president for three years.
Pino also played a significant role in supporting La Liga Contra Cancer, a local charity that provided free medical services to cancer patients in need. Century Homebuilders contributed a townhome for a Christmas raffle benefiting this organization. Additionally, Pino was on the Board of Directors for Union Planters Bank and previously served on the Florida Transportation Committee.
Sergio Pino and his ex-wife Tatiana's marriage began to face challenges around 2020, culminating in Tatiana filing for divorce in March 2023. In retaliation, Sergio Pino started a quest to harm and allegedly kill Tatiana.
According to reports, Pino first attempted to harm Tatiana by secretly poisoning her with fentanyl, a powerful drug only allowed for medical use. When this failed, he allegedly hired hitmen several times to kill her. In one instance, a gunman chased her at their home, but she managed to escape. Authorities later uncovered that Pino had offered large amounts of money to ensure Tatiana was killed before an upcoming divorce hearing.
According to recorded phone calls released by the Miami Herald, on July 15, Fausto Villar, a defendant in the Pino case, engaged in a recorded phone conversation with co-defendant Avery Bivins, who had agreed to allow federal agents to capture the dialogue. Both people are implicated in an FBI investigation centered around a murder-for-hire plot.
Before the FBI could arrest Pino in connection with these murder-for-hire schemes, he reportedly died by s*icide in July 2024 at his mansion. Nine others, allegedly involved in the conspiracy, were arrested as part of the investigation. This case left a shocking mark on his legacy and deeply affected his family and the broader Miami community.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Jason Cohen, chief of Pinecrest Police Department, said:
"I've been in law enforcement for 27 years, and something like this … it seemed like something out of a Hollywood movie, but this was unfortunately real life"
The most recent development in this story after Sergio Pino's death is an ongoing legal battle between his widow, Tatiana Pino, and his brother, Carlos Pino, over his estate. Tatiana has challenged the will, claiming it was created under questionable circumstances as, according to her, Sergio suffered from a mental condition. The court has appointed a neutral party to oversee the estate and sort control of Century Homebuilders Group.
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