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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
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First Post
19-05-2025
- First Post
Now Colombian model shot dead after Mexican influencer: Is it another case of femicide?
Maria Jose Estupinan, a 22-year-old university student and model, was shot dead at her home in Cututa on May 15. The incident came just a day after influencer Valeria Marquez was killed during a livestream in Mexico. The deaths of these two women and the similarities in their cases have sparked a conversation about femicide in Latin America read more The murder of a model and influencer in Colombia has made headlines around the world. Maria Jose Estupinan, a 22-year-old college student, was shot dead at her home in Cututa on May 15. The incident came just a day after influencer Valeria Marquez was shot dead during a livestream in Mexico. The deaths of these two women have sparked a conversation about femicide in Latin America. But who was Estupinan? How was she killed? And is the death another case of femicide? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Who was she? Estupinan was a student at Francisco de Paula Santander University (UFPS), as per El Colombiano. A seventh-semester student, she was studying Social Communication. Her Facebook page are full of pictures and videos of her travelling to New York and California and posing at the gym and by the pool. Estupinan on the morning on May 15, had just gotten home from the gym. Maria Jose Estupinan's social media pages are full of pictures and videos of her travelling to New York and California and posing at the gym and by the pool. Image courtesy: X She was set to travel from Cuuta, which is near the Venezuela border, to Cartagena. According to local media outlet Noticias Caracol, Estupinan was then approached by someone posing as a delivery man. The killing, captured on CCTV, shows a man approaching her. The gunman, clad in a black sweatshirt and sneakers, a red cap, had his face covered, shot her from point blank range and then fled on foot. Estupinan was rushed to the hospital. However, she died of her injuries. 'She was killed by a man who pretended to be delivering a package,' Colonel Leonardo Capacho of Cucuta's Metropolitan Police was quoted as saying by the outlet. 'She had the dream of becoming a presenter for a major national channel (…), at the same time she was making arrangements to complete her professional internship at Canal TRO and her degree project was focused on systematizing commercial radio stations in Cúcuta,' a source told El Colombiano. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Is it femicide? Femicide is when girls or women are killed on account of their gender. The case has not been labelled as such by the authorities. But it is early and the investigation is ongoing. CNN quoted Magda Victoria Acosta, president of the National Gender Commission of the Colombian Judiciary, as saying that Estupinan suffered domestic violence from her ex-partner. As per El Colombiano, Estupinan was set to receive compensation for the same for the case she filed in 2018 – approximately $7,000. Police officials have claimed that Estupinian continued to be harassed by her ex. 'According to what we have been able to verify, there were indeed some threats and complaints (…) we are taking all urgent measures to establish what happened and bring those responsible to justice,' said Mecuc commander Colonel William Quintero Salazar. As per Canal TRO, Estupinian's ex is being investigated as a suspect. However, no arrests have yet been made. '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 was quoted as saying by CNN. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Acosta has said the country's National Gender Commission has recorded thousands of cases of gender and domestic violence, including sexual violence, neglect, abandonment and psychological torture. Humans Rights Watch has called gender-based violence endemic in Colombia. Some are also pointing to the similarities between the two cases. Marquez, who was shot dead during a livestream at a nail salon in Zapopan – which is on the outskirts of Guadalajara – was also seen talking to a delivery person. However, in this instance, the person remained off camera. Valeria Marquez was a 23-year-old social media influencer, known for sharing beauty and makeup content online. Reuters Marquez was then shot. She collapsed and died on the spot. During the livestream, she claimed that someone had tried to deliver an 'expensive gift' when she was not present. As per The Guardian, Marquez's case is indeed being investigated as a femicide. Latin America and femicide As per The Conversation, Latin America has struggled with femicide for years. UN secretary-general, António Guterres has called it a 'shadow pandemic'. So much so that the late Pope Francis even brought it up during a visit to Peru. 'It is not right for us to look the other way and let the dignity of so many women, especially young women, be trampled upon,' Francis said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Amnesty International reported that in 2020, one fourth of all female killings in Mexico were investigated as femicides. Every one of the country's 32 states had just such a case. A 2021 report by Amnesty International estimated that around 10 women and girls are murdered in Mexico every day. Worse, this is happening in a country where 90 per cent of all crimes go unsolved. A 2023 World Bank report claimed Honduras police 'turn a blind eye to the soaring number of femicides'. People also point to the culture of male chauvinism in Latin America. Experts say the problem is the data on femicide remains unreliable and incomplete. 'Too many victims of femicide still go uncounted: for roughly four in 10 intentional murders of women and girls, there is not enough information to identify them as gender-related killings because of national variation in criminal justice recording and investigation practices,' UN Women wrote in a report last year. 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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Colombian Influencer Shot Dead Days After Mexican Influencer Killed During TikTok Livestream
Colombian influencer Maria Jose Estupinan was shot dead at her residence in Cúcuta on May 15 Authorities said the suspect pretended to be a deliveryman before shooting Estupinan multiple times Officials suspect Estupinan's ex-boyfriend could be the shooter after she won a domestic violence case against him the day beforeA Colombian influencer has been killed just days after influencer Valeria Marquez was fatally shot during her livestream in Mexico. According to CNN, 22-year-old Maria Jose Estupinan was killed on May 15. She reportedly attended university in Cúcuta near the border of Venezuela. The outlet reports that the president of the National Gender Commission of the Colombian Judiciary, Magda Victoria Acosta, told the press at a news conference that a man pretending to be a delivery person shot Estupinan at her residence. Local news outlet Noticias Caracol reported that the suspect shot the student multiple times in Norte de Santander. Per NDTV, security footage captured a man running away as Estupinan's screams were heard. The social media star reportedly died later from her injuries at the hospital. 'We are verifying. The Judicial Police has already begun carrying out the necessary activities to identify and determine the whereabouts of the person who shot this young woman,' Colonel Leonardo Capacho, commander of District One of the Cúcuta Metropolitan Police, said in a statement to Noticias Caracol. PEOPLE has contacted the Cúcuta Metropolitan Police for comment. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The official also said 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,' Capacho said. Estupinan was also set to be given a reward of 30 million pesos after winning a domestic violence case against her ex the day before. Alejandra Vera, director of the organization, Mujer Denuncia y Muévete, which translates to Women Report and Move, told the outlet that the victim's ex 'stalked her and abused her, and she reported it to the authorities. By filing a complaint, she activated the route, requested assistance and requested full protection and security, and above all, that she could enjoy a life free of violence.' 'The Colombian state has failed this young woman," Vera added. Estupinan's death comes days after 23-year-old influencer Valeria Marquez was shot dead while livestreaming from her beauty salon in Jalisco, Mexico, on May 13. While Marquez was not at the salon, a man had previously gone to the location pretending to be a delivery driver. He reportedly said he needed to deliver a gift to the social media star. She then arrived at her salon called Blossom and spoke on TikTok about being fearful due to hearing about a man asking about her. 'Maybe they were going to kill me. Were they going to come and take me away, or what?' she said in the livestream before being shot. Authorities believe Marquez may have been targeted by hitmen. Read the original article on People
News18
19-05-2025
- News18
Colombian Influencer Shot Dead At Point-Blank Range Outside Home By Man Posing As Delivery Agent
Last Updated: Maria Jose Estupinan Sanchez, a 22-year-old influencer, was fatally shot outside her home in Colombia. Authorities suspect her ex-boyfriend after her recent legal victory. Maria Jose Estupinan Sanchez, a 22-year-old social media influencer, was fatally shot outside her home in Colombia last week, as reports. Sanchez, a seventh-semester Social Communication student at the University of Pamplona, was shot dead at point-blank range by a man Authorities say that the suspect, posing as a deliveryman, approached her home in the La Riviera neighbourhood in Cucuta, claiming to deliver a gift. According to security footage cited by Noticias Caracol, the suspect shot Sanchez at point-blank range before fleeing on foot. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries. This tragic event followed her recent courtroom victory in a domestic abuse case against her ex-boyfriend, where she secured a payout of 30 million COP (approximately USD 7,000). Authorities are now investigating the ex-boyfriend as a key suspect, believing the legal win may be connected to her murder, as reported by Canal TRO. However, no arrests have been confirmed thus far. The prime suspect, seen in security footage, is described as a man wearing a black cap, jacket, jeans, and carrying a backpack. Magda Victoria Acosta, president of the National Gender Commission of the Judicial Branch, condemned Sanchez's murder during a conference in Cúcuta, calling it a tragic loss. The public has expressed grief over Sanchez's death, particularly on social media, where she frequently posted about her modelling work and student life. Authorities continue to investigate the case, with no official motive confirmed yet. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! Location : Colombia First Published: May 19, 2025, 10:54 IST
