4 Truths To Hold Daytona Beach Police Department Accountable In the Mishandling of Alex Bello Death Case
- Justice for Alex Bello-Ortiz 👉 Daytona Beach Police Department accountable for investigative negligence.
Hold Daytona PD accountable in the case of Alexander Bello Ortiz. The department’s failure to properly investigate his suspicious death raises serious concerns. When Alexander Bello-Ortiz was found clinging to life, a rifle lay beside him with the butt of the gun next to his head. Despite these suspicious circumstances, the Daytona Beach Police Department failed to follow basic investigative protocol. In cases of alleged suicide, it is standard practice to investigate as a potential homicide until proven otherwise.
Demand Accountability from Daytona Beach Police Department
-Crime scene analysts and detectives were not called to examine the scene immediately. The scene was not cordoned off. -The roommate, John Burlein, was allowed to walk freely through the scene, John Burlein contaminated evidence by purposefully handling the box of ammunition in the presence of the first responding officer. -The first responding officer destroyed key fingerprint evidence that was never recovered by handling the rifle. -Crime scene analyst collected five (5) DNA swabs from various parts of the rifle and did not test evidence collected, Detective stated, “they were not pertinent to the case”. Detective arrived two hours after the incident around the same time that John Burlein’s father arrived. The Detective turned the scene over to the Burlein’s and never contacted the family who owned the house. -No Gunshot Residue (GSR) test was performed on Burlein, the only person known to be present at the time of death. -Police did not detain or question Burlein or the other roommates separately to check for inconsistencies in their stories. -Officers allowed both roommates back into the residence just two (2) hours after the police had arrived on the scene. This is all documented-on Body Cam footage. -At that time, John Burlein, along with his father, roommate and another friend, left the scene and later returned-not to check on Alex at the hospital, but to thoroughly clean his room with bleach that destroyed all traces of blood evidence. Their priority was not concern for their friend and roommate but instead to remove any trace of evidence by cleaning and bleaching the space where a tragic incident had just occurred-another deeply troubling red flag. -A GSR test on Alex-conducted only after his mother insisted. -GSR results were initially not in DBPD Property & Evidence, but in the Detective’s possession. Inconsistent with the Detective’s report that Alex handled the weapon, the GSR test results came back negative suggesting that Alex did not fire the weapon.
Audio evidence of a heated verbal and physical altercation between Alex and Burlein followed shortly by a gunshot was dismissed by police, despite being of clear evidentiary value. These failures raise serious questions about whether Alex’s death was properly investigated and whether justice has truly been served.
Daytona Beach Police told Alex’s family that they heard nothing significant on the audio recordings. Yet, that very same audio-along with other compelling evidence—was critical in a civil Federal trial where John Burlein was found liable for the intentional battery that directly caused Alex’s death.
Disclaimer:
The Audio presented on this page is from Ring camera footage and is provided for informational advocacy purposes only. This evidence is part of an ongoing effort to seek justice for Alex Bello-Ortiz. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any claims of misconduct reflect concerns raised through civil proceedings, evidence, and actions of the investigators, not personal accusations. The content may be disturbing to some viewers. Listener discretion is advised.
Hold Daytona PD Accountable: The Alexander Bello-Ortiz Case – Watch. Listen. Decide for Yourself.
In this footage, Daytona Beach Police claim there was “nothing” on the audio or video evidence-two years before a federal jury found Alexander Bello-Ortiz’s roommate John Burlein, civilly liable for the intentional battery that directly caused his death. Why was no one held criminally account?
They Said There Was Nothing in the Alexander Bello Ortiz Case… Hold Daytona PD Accountable. What Do You Hear?
Alex: “Get the f** off of me!”
Alex: “F**!”*
This intense exchange captures a critical moment. Alex is clearly distressed, while John appears to be demanding something. The video raises serious questions about what was happening behind closed doors.
Alex: “Whoaaa…”
John: “Take it!”
(Gunshot)
This pivotal moment captures the final seconds before the fatal shot. The audio speaks for itself—raising urgent questions about intent, confrontation, and accountability.
Did you catch it? Watch closely—at the top right corner of the Ring camera footage, John leans into frame, looking outside as if to see whether anyone heard the gunshot.
Watch. Listen. Decide for yourself.
Speaker: Unidentified male voice, suspected to be a close Relative (on a phone call with John)
“You murdered him for talking sht? You gotta be shtting me!”
This statement—captured on Ring camera audio—appears to reflect immediate shock and acknowledgment of what just occurred.
Was this a real-time cover-up? The first person John called after the shooting is heard giving him instructions. This isn’t speculation—it’s recorded. The First Unidentified Male is suspected to be a close Relative.
An unidentified male voice says: “Take the gun, lay it on the floor.”
The timing, the response, and the directive raise serious questions about what was happening behind the scenes.
Watch. Listen. Decide for yourself.
John: “I laid it under his…”
A fragmented and telling statement—captured just moments after the shooting. What exactly was John referring to, and why?
Watch. Listen. Decide for yourself.
Who is the second unidentified male voice John called?
We know this was a separate call, placed using data—not cellular—immediately after the first. Due to legal reasons, we cannot release the identity of this individual.
However, during the call, John states: “Alex is dead.”
A chilling confirmation—recorded in real time.
Watch. Listen. Decide for yourself.
Unidentified Male: “We’re saying he committed suicide “…..
A disturbing directive—captured just moments after the fatal shot. Was the narrative being shaped before law enforcement even arrived?
Watch. Listen. Decide for yourself. (What do you hear?)
Why so Many Calls–Before 911? Experience the 911 call in its entirety-what’s said (and what’s not) is revealing. (7:44 sec)
In a true emergency, you expect panic, urgency, and a desperate plea for help — especially when someone has just been shot. But in this 7:44-minute 911 call, listen closely. Notice what’s not there: no urgency, no distress, no life-saving efforts. Instead, the tone, the timing, and the words raise serious questions. This call doesn’t sound like someone trying to save a life — it sounds like someone managing a narrative.
Disclaimer:
This is a public 911 call recording obtained through lawful means. Shared here for public awareness and transparency. Certain identifying details may be redacted for privacy.
John exits his car with his eyes fixed intently on Alex, glaring him down as he walks out. Alex keeps his head down, clearly avoiding eye contact.
Does this look like a group that was getting along?
Listen closely. As John walks to his car with a friend, you’ll hear a chilling statement: ‘I’ll just shoot him!‘ Who talks like this about someone they claim to be friends with? You decide.
John is seen walking into the residence with another individual. An unidentified male says, “If I can just force you to stay away for like ten minutes while I do this.” John replies, “First thing we need to do when we walk in the door is get the gun.”
Approximately 9 hours and 25 minutes later, gunshots are heard on Ring Camera Video. John places 2 seperate calls to unidentified individuals and waits nearly five minutes before dialing 911.
Was this a suicide — or something more?
Watch closely. Listen carefully. Decide for yourself.
Daytona Beach Police Department’s response to the public recognizing their failure in basic investigative procedures and also avoiding accountability by refusing to recognize the significance of a Federal Civil Verdict and continues to obstruct justice.
The Article They Don’t want you to see
Volusia Exposed. “Did the Daytona Beach Police Department Cover-Up a Murder? The Tragic Death of College Student Alexander Bello-Ortiz.” Volusia Exposed. Accessed June 3, 2025.
Click on link below to view Redacted Civil Complaint Filed with the Federal Civil Middle District Court.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wob5UGhsiuTbKEhjHgb_1x-PdcUxKSNX/view