Pedro Bravo, a former college student, gained notoriety after the mysterious disappearance of his best friend, Christian Aguilar, from their college campus.
Bravo’s inconsistent and inaccurate statements to investigators raised suspicions, leading to a deep investigation into his involvement in Aguilar’s murder.
Born on October 29, 1993, Bravo attended Doral Academy Preparatory School in Miami, Florida, where he shared a close friendship with Christian Aguilar and his girlfriend, Erika Friman.
The dynamics of their relationship took a dark turn when Friman broke up with Bravo and moved to Gainesville to attend Santa Fe Community College. In an attempt to win her back, Bravo transferred to Santa Fe College, while Aguilar pursued his studies at the University of Florida.
The love triangle between Bravo, Friman, and Aguilar escalated when Bravo’s jealousy and rage towards Aguilar deepened due to his perception of betrayal by his best friend and ex-girlfriend.
Several journal entries revealed Bravo’s inner turmoil and obsession with winning back Friman, despite her clear stance on their relationship.
The fateful night of September 20, 2012, saw Aguilar meeting Bravo, hoping to help his friend overcome his struggles. However, Aguilar’s disappearance sparked immediate concern from Friman, leading to a search for answers.
Bravo’s conflicting statements to Friman and law enforcement authorities, along with incriminating evidence found in his possession, sealed his fate as a prime suspect in Aguilar’s murder.
Following a thorough investigation, Bravo was charged with several offenses, including first-degree murder, kidnapping, poisoning, and tampering with evidence.
Despite maintaining his innocence, Bravo was convicted and sentenced to natural life in prison without the possibility of parole.
He is currently serving his sentence at the Okeechobee Correctional Institution in Florida, where he continues to deny his involvement in Aguilar’s death.
Bravo’s case, marked by tragic betrayal and deadly consequences, is the subject of ABC’s 20/20 true crime exposé, Killer on Campus, revealing the chilling details of Aguilar’s murder and Bravo’s subsequent conviction.
The episode, airing on March 1, 2024, sheds light on the relentless pursuit of justice for Aguilar’s family and the community impacted by this harrowing crime.
