‘They are coming': Final words of Mexican TikToker Valeria Márquez before she was killed during live streaming
In a horrifying act of violence that has shaken Mexico and its online communities, 23-year-old beauty influencer Valeria Márquez was brutally murdered during a live stream on TikTok. The attack took place inside the beauty salon where she worked in Zapopan, Jalisco, sending shockwaves through a country grappling with a persistent epidemic of gender-based violence.
#Mexican social media beauty influencer shot to death during a #TikTok live stream by an assailant who entered the premises under the guise of delivering a #gift#femicide #politics #cdnpoli #writingcommunity pic.twitter.com/nIIy1Gl5LU
Who is Mexican TikToker Valeria Márquez?
Márquez, known for her makeup tutorials and lifestyle content, had garnered nearly 200,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram. Her growing popularity made her a familiar face in the online beauty community, particularly among young women who saw her as an inspiration.
What happened to Valeria Márquez during the live stream? Why was she killed?
According to the Jalisco state prosecutor's office, Márquez was shot by an unidentified man who entered the salon on Tuesday. The incident, currently under investigation as a femicide, is emblematic of the ongoing violence against women in Mexico. Femicide, as defined by Mexican law, includes crimes involving degrading violence, sexual assault, or actions rooted in misogyny, and often occurs at the hands of individuals known to the victim.
Mexican TikToker Valeria Márquez's live streaming
Moments before the fatal shooting, Márquez was seen on her live stream sitting at a table, holding a stuffed toy. She appeared visibly anxious and mentioned that someone had previously come by the salon while she was away, claiming to have an expensive gift for her. She stated that she had no plans to wait for the person's return. Seconds before the attack, she was heard responding to a voice in the background, then abruptly muted the stream. The next moments were chaos. A shot rang out, and a figure was briefly seen picking up her phone before the live feed ended.
Mexican TikToker Valeria Márquez's death sparks outrage in nation
The public nature of Márquez's death has amplified the outrage. Social media erupted with grief and anger, as users mourned her loss and demanded justice.
I just saw that video of that mexican tiktoker getting shot three times sigh fuck people who post that sht for views it's sickening
Jalisco, the state where the murder occurred, ranks sixth in the country for total homicides, with 906 cases reported since October 2024, according to data from TResearch. Meanwhile, Mexico ranks among the countries with the highest rates of femicide in Latin America, tying with nations such as Bolivia and Uruguay.
Valeria Márquez's life, full of promise and ambition, was taken in an instant. Her tragic death is a stark reminder of the dangers women face every day, and the urgency of action against gender-based violence in Mexico.
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