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Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Model, 22, dies after opening front door to what she thought was delivery man
María José Estupiñán Sánchez, from Colombia, was fatally shot by a man who pretended to be delivering parcels - police suspect that her death could be linked to her abusive ex-partner A young model was shot dead by a man disguised as a delivery driver shortly after she was set to be awarded a large sum of money. María José Estupiñán Sánchez, 22, from Colombia, was gunned down outside her home last Thursday. Her attacker pretended to deliver parcels on the street so he could get close enough to her. According to local media, the bullet struck her in the right cheekbone. The model, who had just arrived home from the gym, was killed in north-eastern Colombia, on the Venezuelan border. Investigators suspect that her ex-boyfriend could be behind her death. It comes after she attended a hearing at the prosecutor's office earlier this month. During the meeting, she testified against her former partner in response to domestic violence. READ MORE: Mum's desperate attempt to escape killer ex before he butchered her on school run Sources close to the case say she was about to be handed a huge payout from her ex - which would have been around 30m COP (£5,400). Cops believe that the killing was almost certainly premeditated. According to local media, María José first reported her then-boyfriend for abuse in 2018. She reported him several times over the course of their relationship. María José was studying media studies and was in her seventh term at the Francisco de Paula Santander University. She dreamed of becoming a TV presenter and was in the process of arranging an internship. In addition to her studies, María José worked as a model with a local agency. She also managed an online business selling sportswear, lingerie, and footwear. A spokesperson for her university said: 'From the university community, we reject all forms of violence that extinguish the dreams of our young people. We stand in solidarity with the families, friends, and classmates to whom we extend our deepest condolences.'
News.com.au
20-05-2025
- News.com.au
22yo influencer gunned down outside home
A 22-year-old model and social media influencer has been shot dead by a man pretending to be a courier who claimed he was delivering a package to her home. María José Estupiñán Sánchez was shot at point-blank range as she stepped outside her home in Colombia on May 15. Local media say a bullet struck her directly in the right cheekbone. She had shortly returned home from the gym when she was killed. Detectives believe her death may be linked to a hearing she attended at the prosecutor's office earlier this month. At the hearing, she testified against her ex-partner in a domestic violence case, as reported by NeedToKnow. Sources close to the case claim she was on the verge of being awarded a payout from her ex-partner, which was estimated to be 30 million Colombian Pesos. This is the equivalent of $11,150. The police believe he was likely behind the killing in Cúcuta, northeastern Colombia, on the Venezuelan border. Officers say the killing was almost certainly premeditated. Local media stated that María José first reported her then-boyfriend for abuse in 2018, and continued to report him several times over the course of their relationship. María José was studying media studies and was in her seventh term at the Francisco de Paula Santander University. She dreamt of becoming a TV presenter and was in the process of arranging an internship. A spokesperson for her alma mater said, 'From the university community, we reject all forms of violence that extinguish the dreams of our young people. 'We stand in solidarity with the families, friends, and classmates to whom we extend our deepest condolences.' In addition to her studies, María José worked as a model with a local agency. She also managed an online business selling sportswear, lingerie, and footwear. The investigation is ongoing.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Horror as influencer model Maria Jose Estupinan, 22, shot dead at her door by hitman dressed as delivery driver
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SOCIAL media influencer was brutally shot dead by a man posing as a courier at her home in Colombia. María José Estupiñán Sánchez, 22, was shot at point-blank range after being approached by a man with a fake package. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 María José Estupiñán Sánchez, 22, was shot dead at her door Credit: Facebook 3 Security camera footage from the neighbourhood shows the alleged suspect running away Credit: Jam Press 3 Estupiñán was taken to hospital soon after the incident, but sadly died from her injuries Credit: Facebook The tragic shooting happened as she stepped outside her home in the La Riviera neighbourhood of Cucuta - close to the Venezuelan border. The bullet hit her directly in the right cheekbone, according to local media. Security camera footage from the neighbourhood shows the alleged suspect running away following the shooting. Estupiñán was taken to hospital soon after the incident, but sadly died from her injuries. read more in world news CANCER SHOCK Top medics 'taken aback' by how advanced Biden's 'aggressive' cancer is "She was killed by a man who pretended to be delivering a package," Colonel Leonardo Capacho of Cucuta's Metropolitan Police said. Cops believe her death could be linked to a hearing she attended earlier in the month, in which she reportedly testified against her ex-partner in a domestic violence case. She may have been set to receive a payout of 30 million COP (£5,400), NDTV has reported. The ex-boyfriend is now being probed as a key suspect in the case, but no arrests have been confirmed so far. A suspect seen in the security footage was seen wearing a black cap with a jacket, jeans, and a backpack. Estupiñán was in her seventh term studying media studies at the Francisco de Paula Santander University at the time of her tragic death. She had aspired to become a TV presenter, and worked as a model alongside her studies. A spokesperson for her university said: 'From the university community, we reject all forms of violence that extinguish the dreams of our young people. 'We stand in solidarity with the families, friends, and classmates to whom we extend our deepest condolences.' Magda Victoria Acosta, president of the National Gender Commission of the Colombian Judiciary, said: 'She was a young, enterprising woman with a whole life ahead of her, but those dreams are cut short like the dreams of many women in this country." According to campaign group Human Rights Watch, gender-based violence is "widespread" in Colombia. Its 2023 report into the country says: "Lack of training and poor implementation of treatment protocols impede timely access to medical services and create obstacles for women and girls seeking post-violence care and justice. "Perpetrators of gender-based crimes are rarely held accountable." It comes just days after a TikTok star was shot dead in Mexico during a livestream. Valeria Marquez, 23, died when a man entered her beauty salon "and fired a gun at her", prosecutors say. It happened at the salon where she worked in the city of Zapopan, in the state of Jalisco. Global News called her death a "brazen killing which has sent shockwaves through Mexico." Prosecutors have said the incident is being treated as a femicide - the killing of a woman for gender-based reasons. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or chat at
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Horror as influencer model Maria Jose Estupinan, 22, shot dead at her door by hitman dressed as delivery driver
A SOCIAL media influencer was brutally shot dead by a man posing as a courier at her home in Colombia. María José Estupiñán Sánchez, 22, was shot at point-blank range after being approached by a man with a fake package. Advertisement 3 María José Estupiñán Sánchez, 22, was shot dead at her door Credit: Facebook 3 Security camera footage from the neighbourhood shows the alleged suspect running away Credit: Jam Press 3 Estupiñán was taken to hospital soon after the incident, but sadly died from her injuries Credit: Facebook The tragic shooting happened as she stepped outside her home in the La Riviera neighbourhood of Cucuta - close to the Venezuelan border. The bullet hit her directly in the right cheekbone, according to local media. Security camera footage from the neighbourhood shows the alleged suspect running away following the shooting. Estupiñán was taken to hospital soon after the incident, but sadly died from her injuries. Advertisement read more in world news "She was killed by a man who pretended to be delivering a package," Colonel Leonardo Capacho of Cucuta's Metropolitan Police said. Cops believe her death could be linked to a hearing she attended earlier in the month, in which she reportedly testified against her ex-partner in a domestic violence case. She may have been set to receive a payout of 30 million COP (£5,400), NDTV has reported. The ex-boyfriend is now being probed as a key suspect in the case, but no arrests have been confirmed so far. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Latest A suspect seen in the security footage was seen wearing a black cap with a jacket, jeans, and a backpack. Estupiñán was in her seventh term studying media studies at the Francisco de Paula Santander University at the time of her tragic death. She had aspired to become a TV presenter, and worked as a model alongside her studies. A spokesperson for her university said: 'From the university community, we reject all forms of violence that extinguish the dreams of our young people. Advertisement 'We stand in solidarity with the families, friends, and classmates to whom we extend our deepest condolences.' Magda Victoria Acosta, president of the National Gender Commission of the Colombian Judiciary, said: 'She was a young, enterprising woman with a whole life ahead of her, but those dreams are cut short like the dreams of many women in this country ." According to campaign group Human Rights Watch, gender-based violence is "widespread" in Colombia. Its 2023 report into the country says: "Lack of training and poor implementation of treatment protocols impede timely access to medical services and create obstacles for women and girls seeking post-violence care and justice. Advertisement "Perpetrators of gender-based crimes are rarely held accountable." It comes just days after a TikTok star was shot dead in Mexico during a livestream. Valeria Marquez, 23, It happened at the salon where she worked in the city of Zapopan, in the state of Jalisco. Advertisement Prosecutors have said the incident is being treated as a femicide - the killing of a woman for gender-based reasons. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or chat at Domestic abuse DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone - including men - and does not always involve physical violence. Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship: Emotional abuse - Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse - gaslighting - being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to Threats and intimidation - Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you Physical abuse - This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten. Sexual abuse - Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent. If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999 in the UK Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring Remember, you are not alone. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime. Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse.
