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
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Print
12 hours ago
- The Print
SEC updates US court on efforts to serve legal documents in Adani case
The defendants, who are based in India, are yet to be officially served. In a June 27 letter submitted to Magistrate Judge James R Cho of the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY), the SEC said it is continuing to pursue formal service of the summons and complaint under the provisions of the Hague Service Convention. New York, Jun 27 (PTI) The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a status update with a federal court in New York, detailing its ongoing efforts to serve legal documents to billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar in connection with a civil securities case filed last year. US SEC has to serve the summons to Adani Group founder and chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar in the alleged USD 265 million payoffs to win lucrative renewable power supply contracts, through proper diplomatic channels as it has no jurisdiction to summon a foreign national directly. The SEC originally filed the complaint on November 20, 2024, alleging that two violated US securities laws by making false and misleading statements related to a September 2021 bond offering by Adani Green Energy Ltd. According to the SEC, Rule 4 (f) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governs service in foreign jurisdictions and permits the use of international treaties, such as the Hague Convention. The rule does not impose a specific time limit for service, provided reasonable efforts are being made. PTI ANZ BAL BAL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Mint
16 hours ago
- Mint
Shefali Jariwala death: Actor's mortal remains brought home; friend ‘predicted sudden death'
Shefali Jariwala death: Shefali Jariwala's sudden death has sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry. The 42-year-old actor-model was brought to the hospital on Friday, where she was declared dead on arrival. The 'Kaanta Laga' star's body has now been brought to the actor's residence, from where it will be taken to Oshiwara crematorium, reported News 18. Earlier in the day, Shefali Jariwala's mortal remains were sent to Cooper Hospital for postmortem to determine the exact cause of the actor's untimely passing. Although several reports mentioned that Shefali Jariwala passed away after cardiac arrest, the exact cause of her death is yet to be ascertained. Shefali Jariwala's body found in apartment: The Mumbai Police has said that the actor's body was found at her residence in Lokhandwala, Andheri's Golden Rays-Y building. Police officials told ANI that they had received the information around 1 am. Postmortem details: Jariwala's mortal remains were sent to Mumbai's Cooper Hospital to ascertain the cause of her death. The postmortem has been completed. However, the exact cause of her death is still not clear, said the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. Actor rushed to hospital: On Friday, around 11:15pm, Shefali Jariwala was rushed to the Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital by her husband Parag Tyagi and three others. She was declared dead on arrival. What actor's security guard said: Upon hearing the news of Shefali Jariwala's death, the security guard at the actor's apartment was reportedly shocked. He told ANI that he had seen the actor and her husband on Thursday – a day before her death. Speaking about Friday's incident, the security guard said: 'I did not see Shefali ji, her car left from here and I opened the gates for it. It must be around 10-10.15 pm.' 'When I met her last time…': Ever since the news of Shefali Jariwala's untimely death broke, actors, others from the entertainment industry have expressed their condolences. 'We met at an event in Chandigarh. She had a very lively heart. And when I met her last time, she looked very happy. She was glowing. Her eyes looked as if you were looking at two shining diamonds,' actor Raza Murad told ANI. Paras Chhabra predicted Shefali's death? In a video that went viral shortly after Shefali Jariwala's passing, actor-model Paras Chhabra was seen analysing Shefali's kundali (birth chart). In a startling revelation, he claimed that her astrological chart indicated the possibility of a 'sudden death," reported News 18.
News18
18 hours ago
- News18
A YouTuber's Video, A BJP MP's Call: How A Man Was Freed From 17 Years Of Bonded Labour
Last Updated: Trapped in bonded labour for 17 years in Punjab, Uttarakhand's Rajesh was rescued after a video by YouTuber Jagjeet Singh caught the eye of MP Anil Baluni, who stepped in to help In a startling case that highlights the persistence of modern slavery in India, a man from Uttarakhand has been rescued from bonded labour in Punjab's Tarn Taran district after 17 years of captivity. His ordeal came to light after a video filmed in a cowshed caught the attention of Garhwal MP Anil Baluni, who helped initiate his rescue. The man, Rajesh, left Uttarakhand at the age of 18. For nearly two decades, his family had no knowledge of his whereabouts—until recently, when a YouTuber-activist filmed him living in dire conditions. The footage led to intervention from civil society and political leadership. Baluni, who saw the viral video, immediately contacted Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to seek help in bringing Rajesh back. However, he credits the real breakthrough to grassroots efforts. Speaking to News18, Baluni said, 'I haven't done much. I just made few calls. The real work was done by a YouTuber Jagjeet Singh and team. It's them who took the risk to shoot the video and made us aware of it." बहुत बहुत आभार महामहिम राज्यपाल जी, आपके त्वरित मानवीय सहयोग के लिए। आपने अमानवीय व्यवहार, प्रताड़ना और नारकीय जीवन जी रहे मेरे लोक सभा गढ़वाल से चमोली के युवक राजेश को मुक्ति दिलाई।मैं पंजाब पुलिस के डीजीपी श्री गौरव यादव जी, एसएसपी तरन तारण और सम्पूर्ण पुलिस टीम का भी… — Anil Baluni (@anil_baluni) June 25, 2025 Jagjeet Singh, who also runs the NGO that rescued Rajesh, said they acted on a tip-off that claimed three men were being forced to work '20 hours a day." In a previous statement to The Indian Express, Singh confirmed the operation and added that Rajesh is now receiving medical treatment at Tarn Taran District Hospital. News18. Rajesh is currently under medical care, including psychological treatment for the trauma endured during his years in captivity. His return to Uttarakhand is expected once doctors clear him for travel. While Rajesh's story may appear exceptional, it reflects a broader and deeply troubling pattern. A 2021 estimate by the Walk Free Foundation placed around 11 million people in India under modern slavery, which includes forced labour and debt bondage. According to Union government data, 315,302 people were released from bonded labour between 1978 and January 2023, with 94 per cent reportedly rehabilitated. This case serves as a sobering contrast in India's growth narrative—where on one end, Indians are flying to the International Space Station, and on the other, individuals like Rajesh still live and suffer in invisible chains. First Published: June 28, 2025, 16:16 IST
