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Papo Newman - Biography
Francisco 'Papo' Newman is a Puerto Rican who was convicted of murder, after allegedly participating in the murder of the Puerto Rican television entertainer Luis Vigoreaux on January 17, 1983.
Newman was arrested, confessed to the crime, and testified against his accomplices in exchange for a reduced sentence. He identified David López Watts as his accomplice and Vigoreaux's wife Lydia Echevarría as the mastermind (in 1986, she was found guilty and sent to prison for 254 years). Newman stated that he was addicted to drugs and that he had taken drugs before committing the crime.
Luis Vigoreaux Rivera was a Puerto Rican radio and television show host, announcer, comedian and producer. Vigoreaux was considered a pioneer in the television business in Puerto Rico, and enjoyed success with several radio and television shows throughout his career.
