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Vancouver Sun
20-05-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Colombian influencer's slaying similar to Mexican influencer's livestreamed murder
A Colombian influencer has been killed days after an influencer in Mexico was shot to death, and the parallels are eerie. Maria Jose Estupinan, 22, was fatally shot at her home in Cucuta, near the border of Venezuela, on May 15, CNN reported. The university student opened the door and was shot by a suspect disguised as a delivery man, Magda Victoria Acosta, president of the National Gender Commission of the Colombian Judiciary, said in a press conference. Estupinan was shot multiple times, local news outlet Noticias Caracol reported, while security footage captured a man fleeing as the influencer's screams could be heard. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. She reportedly did of her injuries in hospital. 'According to what we have been able to verify, he indeed made some threats and there were complaints against him,' Col. William Quintero, commander of the Metropolitan Police of Cucuta, told local media, per CNN . 'We are taking all urgent actions to establish what happened and bring those responsible for this act to justice.' Col. Leonardo Capacho, commander of District One of the Cúcuta Metropolitan Police, said in a statement to Noticias Caracol that the suspect could be Estupinan's ex-partner, whom she previously reported for domestic violence. 'It could be an alleged femicide, since she filed several complaints for domestic violence in previous years, but that is a matter of investigation,' he detailed. Estupinan was set to receive a reward of 30 million pesos (C$2,169,000) after winning a domestic violence case against her ex the day before. Alejandra Vera, director of Mujer Denuncia y Muévete, a women's rights organization, told the outlet that the victim's ex 'stalked her and abused her, and she reported it to the authorities.' She filed a complaint, asked for help, and 'requested full protection and security' so she could 'enjoy a life free of violence,' Vera added. 'The Colombian state has failed this young woman.' Estupinan's death comes days after Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old beauty influencer, was fatally shot while livestreaming from her salon in Jalisco, Mexico, on May 13. Marquez appeared to have been speaking to a delivery man off camera during the livestream when she was shot once in the chest and once in the head and collapsed. State authorities said they were investigating Marquez's death as a possible femicide, an extreme case of gender-based violence common in Latin America where a woman is attacked due to her gender.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Colombian influencer's slaying similar to Mexican influencer's livestreamed murder
A Colombian influencer has been killed days after an influencer in Mexico was shot to death, and the parallels are eerie. Maria Jose Estupinan, 22, was fatally shot at her home in Cucuta, near the border of Venezuela, on May 15, CNN reported. The university student opened the door and was shot by a suspect disguised as a delivery man, Magda Victoria Acosta, president of the National Gender Commission of the Colombian Judiciary, said in a press conference. Estupinan was shot multiple times, local news outlet Noticias Caracol reported, while security footage captured a man fleeing as the influencer's screams could be heard. She reportedly did of her injuries in hospital. 'According to what we have been able to verify, he indeed made some threats and there were complaints against him,' Col. William Quintero, commander of the Metropolitan Police of Cucuta, told local media, per CNN. 'We are taking all urgent actions to establish what happened and bring those responsible for this act to justice.' Col. Leonardo Capacho, commander of District One of the Cúcuta Metropolitan Police, said in a statement to Noticias Caracol that the suspect could be Estupinan's ex-partner, whom she previously reported for domestic violence. 'It could be an alleged femicide, since she filed several complaints for domestic violence in previous years, but that is a matter of investigation,' he detailed. Estupinan was set to receive a reward of 30 million pesos (C$2,169,000) after winning a domestic violence case against her ex the day before. Alejandra Vera, director of Mujer Denuncia y Muévete, a women's rights organization, told the outlet that the victim's ex 'stalked her and abused her, and she reported it to the authorities.' She filed a complaint, asked for help, and 'requested full protection and security' so she could 'enjoy a life free of violence,' Vera added. 'The Colombian state has failed this young woman.' Estupinan's death comes days after Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old beauty influencer, was fatally shot while livestreaming from her salon in Jalisco, Mexico, on May 13. Marquez appeared to have been speaking to a delivery man off camera during the livestream when she was shot once in the chest and once in the head and collapsed. State authorities said they were investigating Marquez's death as a possible femicide, an extreme case of gender-based violence common in Latin America where a woman is attacked due to her gender. Social media influencer found murdered and dismembered Golf influencer Hailey Ostrom reveals 'scary' stalker showed up at her home Instagram 'influencer' allegedly killed by stranger in murder-suicide
The Star
20-05-2025
- The Star
22YO Colombian influencer shot dead at home by man disguised as deliveryman
Colombian influencer Maria Jose Estupinan, 22, was killed on May 15, according to news reports. Photo: Maria Jose Estupinan/Facebook Days after the chilling murder of a Mexican influencer, another South American social media star was also shot to death. Colombian influencer Maria Jose Estupinan, 22, was killed on May 15, according to news reports. Magda Victoria Acosta, president of the National Gender Commission of the Colombian Judiciary, said at a news conference that Estupinan was shot in her home. Acosta added that the suspect was disguised as a deliveryman. '(Estupinan) 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,' Acosta said. Last week, Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez was shot dead during a livestream on TikTok. The 23-year-old was killed on May 13 in the beauty salon where she worked in the city of Zapopan, Mexico, by a man who entered and shot her. Her death is being investigated according to protocols for femicide - the killing of women or girls for reasons of gender. While Acosta did not say whether Estupinan's death was a suspected femicide, the gruesome murders of Marquez and Estupinan highlight the high rates of violence against women in Latin America.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Who was Maria Jose Estupinan? Columbian influencer shot days after Valeria Marquez's murder
Only days after the bone-chilling murder of the Mexican social media influencer Valeria Márquez, yet another internet personality has been killed – almost in the same way. What happened? On May 15, Maria José Estupiñán, a 22-year-old university student living in Colombia's northern city of Cúcuta, was reportedly shot several times at her residence by a man pretending to be a delivery person. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In security footage that has been widely shared across social media, a man can be seen running away after allegedly shooting Estupiñán, who can be heard screaming in pain. Estupiñán, who was a student at Francisco de Paula Santander University, died shortly after from her injuries. Who was Maria José Estupiñán? Maria José Estupiñán Sánchez was a 22-year-old Colombian model and social media influencer from Cúcuta, Colombia. Estupiñán had a significant online presence, known for her modeling work and as a university student. She was tragically shot and killed on May 15, 2025, outside her home by a man posing as a delivery driver. The assailant shot her multiple times before fleeing the scene, and security footage captured the suspect's escape. Her death occurred just days after a similar incident in Mexico, where influencer Valeria Márquez was murdered during a TikTok livestream. What we know so far: Authorities are investigating Estupiñán's murder as a possible femicide, as she had previously reported her ex-partner for domestic violence. A judge had ruled in her favor just a day before her death, ordering compensation from her abuser. Women's rights groups have criticized the Colombian government for systemic failures, blaming state negligence for preventable deaths like Estupiñán's. Is Estupiñán's murder a femicide? Magda Victoria Acosta, president of the National Gender Commission of the Colombian Judiciary, revealed that Estupiñán's death came just as she was expecting to receive 30 million pesos from her ex-partner as part of a domestic violence complaint she filed against him in 2018. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Although authorities have said they are investigating Estupiñán's murder, it's unclear if they're pursuing it as a suspected femicide. Only days before Estupiñán's death, Valeria Márquez, a 23-year-old Mexican beauty influencer, tragically lost her life during a TikTok livestream on May 13, 2025. The incident occurred at Blossom the Beauty Lounge in Zapopan, Jalisco, where she was fatally shot while broadcasting to her nearly 200,000 followers. In her final moments, she reportedly said, 'Ya vienen' ('They are coming'), just before the stream abruptly ended. Before her death, Márquez had expressed concerns about her safety on social media, mentioning receiving a costly gift from an unknown person, which raised her apprehension. Authorities are currently investigating the case as femicide, a term under Mexican law referring to gender-motivated killings involving degrading violence or misogyny.
9 News
19-05-2025
- 9 News
Model's murder, just days after influencer shot, sparks condemnation of femicide in Latin America
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here BREAKING Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer The murder of a 22-year-old model and influencer in Colombia has sent shock waves through the country and drawn parallels to the killing of a Mexican influencer last week, highlighting the high rates of femicide in Latin America. Maria Jose Estupinan, a university student in Colombia's northeastern city of Cucuta, close to the Venezuela border, was killed on May 15, according to Magda Victoria Acosta, president of the National Gender Commission of the Colombian Judiciary. Speaking at a news conference, Acosta said the suspect, disguised as a delivery man, shot Estupinan in her home when she opened the door. Maria Jose Estupinan, who was killed in Colombia on May 14, in a photo posted on her Facebook page. (Facebook) "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," Acosta said. Estupinan had been the victim of a domestic violence case and was about to receive compensation for it, Acosta added. She said the commission "very strongly" condemned the crime and would work to deliver justice. Authorities are investigating the killing. CNN has reached out to the Colombian National Police and prosecutor's office for more information. Estupinan's Facebook page showed photos of her travels and daily life, including trips to New York and California, and of her posing by the pool or at the gym. The case has been covered widely by local media and spread on social media, with many comparing it to the May 13 shooting of 23-year-old beauty influencer Valeria Marquez in Mexico. TikTok beauty influencer Valeria Marquez was shot dead during live stream in Mexico. (CNN) Just days before Estupinan's death, Marquez was killed during a live stream at a salon by a male intruder. Officials in Mexico's Jalisco state said they are investigating Marquez's death as a suspected femicide – the killing of a woman or girl for gender-based reasons. While not all homicides involving women are femicides, many are. In 2020, a quarter of female killings in Mexico were investigated as femicides, with cases reported in each one of the country's 32 states, according to Amnesty International. Acosta did not say whether Estupinan's death was a suspected femicide – but her killing has highlighted the sheer scale of violence against women in Colombia. Gender-based violence in the country is widespread, including by armed groups, according to non-profit organisation Human Rights Watch. Survivors face many obstacles in seeking care or justice, and perpetrators are rarely held accountable, the group noted in its World Report 2024. Colombia's National Gender Commission has logged thousands of cases of gender and domestic violence, including high rates of sexual violence, neglect, abandonment and psychological violence, Acosta said. Some 41 women were reported missing in Colombia between January and August last year – with 34 cases in Cucuta, where Estupinan lived, Acosta said. Many of the women were minors. Northeast Colombia has been particularly volatile in recent months, with a sharp rise in fighting between militant factions. Escalating violence in the Catatumbo region displaced tens of thousands of people in January, many of whom flocked to Cucuta, where Colombia's military deployed thousands of soldiers and special forces. Colombia Mexico World police crime CONTACT US
