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Who Is Valeria Marquez, the Mexican Beauty Influencer Reportedly Murdered During Livestream?
Who Is Valeria Marquez, the Mexican Beauty Influencer Reportedly Murdered During Livestream?

Yahoo

time16-05-2025

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Who Is Valeria Marquez, the Mexican Beauty Influencer Reportedly Murdered During Livestream?

Influencer Valeria Marquez was reportedly shot and killed inside a Mexico salon during a livestream. Authorities in Jalisco, Mexico, said in a statement on Tuesday, May 13, that a 23-year-old woman with an "active presence and influence on social media" was inside a beauty salon in Jalisco, Mexico, when a man entered the establishment and shot her, per NBC Los Angeles. The state prosecutor's office, who confirmed the incident, noted that Municipal Police officers responded after receiving a call through the emergency services. Authorities have yet to reveal who the influencer was, but several outlets have reported the victim to be Marquez — who was allegedly on a livestream during the time of the incident, where she was seen collapsing on camera. ABC7 Los Angeles reported that Marquez was pronounced dead at the scene, with authorities claiming that the suspect fled and remains at large. The outlet noted that the Attorney General's Office is investigating the case under the femicide protocol, meaning when a woman is presumed to be killed as a gender related murder. The investigation is ongoing. NBC Los Angeles reported that Forensic Medical Services will transfer the victim's body to their facilities. An autopsy will be performed and official identification by family members is pending. Scroll down to learn more about Marquez: ABC7 Los Angeles reported that Marquez was shot and killed while live streaming inside her salon, Blossom The Beauty Lounge. Translated to English, the salon's Instagram bio reads, 'There is no better treatment than the time you dedicate to yourself.' One day before news broke of her alleged death, Marquez posted a mirror selfie from inside a salon. Marquez's Instagram bio, translated to english, reads, 'Model.' Marquez's social media also indicated that she won a beauty pageant years ago, with her bio reading, 'Miss Rosto 2021.' In one Instagram photo, Marquez looked away from the camera as she walked in a two-piece outfit while in full glam. 'Everything happens, everything teaches, everything heals,' her caption read, translated to English. Marquez amassed over 140,000 followers on Instagram. After news broke of her alleged death, several users took to Instagram to share their condolences. 'I had the opportunity to meet her in person, a person with a very beautiful energy,' one user wrote, translated to English. '[I] am still in shock, [I] can't believe I will never see her [livestream] again.'

Beauty Influencer Valeria Marquez Shot Dead During TikTok Livestream in Mexico, Investigation Ongoing
Beauty Influencer Valeria Marquez Shot Dead During TikTok Livestream in Mexico, Investigation Ongoing

Yahoo

time15-05-2025

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Beauty Influencer Valeria Marquez Shot Dead During TikTok Livestream in Mexico, Investigation Ongoing

Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old Mexican social media influencer, was shot to death during a TikTok livestream on Tuesday. Known for her videos about beauty and makeup, Marquez was killed in the beauty salon where she worked in Zapopan, the largest city in the Mexican state of Jalisco. According to a statement from the Jalisco state prosecutor, the case is being investigated according to protocols for femicide — the intentional killing of women or girls because of their gender. The prosecutor did not name a suspect. More from WWD To Splurge or Not to Splurge: Inside Beauty's Great Dupe Debate EXCLUSIVE: Alix Earle Is 'Un-expiring' Pantene's Newest Drop Trump's Press Secretary's Dress Stirs Up Social Media in China Moments before her death, Marquez was seen on her TikTok livestream speaking to a man off camera when she was shot once in the chest and once in the head, and collapsed. The influencer was heard saying, 'they're coming,' before a voice in the background asked, 'Hey, Vale?' A person appeared to pick up Marquez's phone, and their face briefly showed on the livestream. The incident was reported at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Avenida Servidor Público, in the Real del Carmen neighborhood. Municipal Police officers responded to the scene after receiving the report through an emergency service phone line, confirming the victim's death. Zapopan Mayor Juan Jose Frangie stated that there is no record of Marquez seeking help about any threats, according to AP. This is the eighth femicide so far this month in Jalisco. A few hours later, a former congressman with the Mexican PRI party, Luis Armando Córdova Díaz, was also shot dead in the area. Marquez was crowned Miss Rostro, a local beauty contest, in 2021, and had about 200,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok. Her social media accounts have received many comments mourning her. Best of WWD Inside Joan Rivers' Iconic Personal Jewelry Collection and Its $2.5M Christie's Auction: Black Diamonds, Pearls and More Gems 'Pride & Prejudice' 2005 Film Costumes: A Look Back 20 Years Later, Photos Costume Designer Jacqueline Durran on 'Pride & Prejudice' 20 Years Later: 'It Feels Like a Different Era of Filmmaking'

Beauty Influencer Valeria Marquez Shot Dead During TikTok Livestream in Mexico, Investigation Ongoing
Beauty Influencer Valeria Marquez Shot Dead During TikTok Livestream in Mexico, Investigation Ongoing

Yahoo

time15-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

Beauty Influencer Valeria Marquez Shot Dead During TikTok Livestream in Mexico, Investigation Ongoing

Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old Mexican social media influencer, was shot to death during a TikTok livestream on Tuesday. Known for her videos about beauty and makeup, Marquez was killed in the beauty salon where she worked in Zapopan, the largest city in the Mexican state of Jalisco. According to a statement from the Jalisco state prosecutor, the case is being investigated according to protocols for femicide — the intentional killing of women or girls because of their gender. The prosecutor did not name a suspect. More from WWD To Splurge or Not to Splurge: Inside Beauty's Great Dupe Debate EXCLUSIVE: Alix Earle Is 'Un-expiring' Pantene's Newest Drop Trump's Press Secretary's Dress Stirs Up Social Media in China Moments before her death, Marquez was seen on her TikTok livestream speaking to a man off camera when she was shot once in the chest and once in the head, and collapsed. The influencer was heard saying, 'they're coming,' before a voice in the background asked, 'Hey, Vale?' A person appeared to pick up Marquez's phone, and their face briefly showed on the livestream. The incident was reported at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Avenida Servidor Público, in the Real del Carmen neighborhood. Municipal Police officers responded to the scene after receiving the report through an emergency service phone line, confirming the victim's death. Zapopan Mayor Juan Jose Frangie stated that there is no record of Marquez seeking help about any threats, according to AP. This is the eighth femicide so far this month in Jalisco. A few hours later, a former congressman with the Mexican PRI party, Luis Armando Córdova Díaz, was also shot dead in the area. Marquez was crowned Miss Rostro, a local beauty contest, in 2021, and had about 200,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok. Her social media accounts have received many comments mourning her. Best of WWD Inside Joan Rivers' Iconic Personal Jewelry Collection and Its $2.5M Christie's Auction: Black Diamonds, Pearls and More Gems 'Pride & Prejudice' 2005 Film Costumes: A Look Back 20 Years Later, Photos Costume Designer Jacqueline Durran on 'Pride & Prejudice' 20 Years Later: 'It Feels Like a Different Era of Filmmaking'

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