Felipe Garzonas is first encountered by Batman and Robin (Jason Todd) when Robin discovers him sexually assaulting a model named Gloria Stanson. At the GCPD headquarters, Gloria reveals that Felipe has assaulted her previously, but she had been too scared to report him; Felipe, however, claims that their relationship is consensual. Despite the evidence against him, Felipe is released from the GCPD because his father’s diplomatic immunity.
Though they are unable to arrest Felipe for the sexual assault, Batman and Robin continue investigating him and find he has ties to a cocaine smuggling ring. Felipe is again taken to the GCPD, but is again released. He makes a threatening phone call to Gloria, infuriating Robin, who is held back by Batman from attacking him. Batman and Robin leave to check on Gloria and find she has committed suicide by hanging herself.
While Batman calls the police, Robin disappears to confront Felipe. Batman arrives to find Felipe plummeting to his death from a balcony at the top of the building. Batman asks Robin directly if he pushed Felipe; Robin says that Felipe fell from the balcony after he accidentally spooked him, but Batman continues to harbor suspicions that Robin may have played a more direct role in Felipe’s death.