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Time of India
22-06-2025
- Time of India
Amy Muscle Murder Case: Who was Colombian bodybuilder Zunilda Hoyos Mendez? Was she killed by her husband?
Zunilda Hoyos Mendez, a Colombian bodybuilding athlete known internationally by her online name 'Amy Muscle', was found beaten to death with a hammer at a luxury residence on Spain's Costa del Sol on Thursday. Her partner, 46-year-old Jarrod Gelling, was also found dead in the same property, with what Spanish authorities describe as self-inflicted stab wounds. Police are investigating the case as a suspected murder-suicide, with early evidence pointing to gender-based violence, Spain's legal classification for domestic murders. Who was Amy Muscle ? Zunilda Hoyos Mendez, 43, was a professional bodybuilder who competed across Latin America and internationally. She gained prominence after finishing second at the NPC Worldwide Latin American Championships in 2021, and was a consistent presence at regional competitions in Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil. Her most recent titles included top placements at IFBB-sanctioned events, and she had been preparing for an upcoming competition in Portugal at the time of her death. According to her coach, she was aiming to break into the global top 10 this year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo In addition to her competitive career, Zunilda was well known in the online fitness community through her social media presence under the name Amy Muscle. She had built a following of over 100,000 subscribers on platforms like OnlyFans and Fansly, where she combined fitness content with premium modelling work. She was also a frequent subject of interest on fitness-focused Reddit forums, where fans followed her progress and posted about her training routines and competition prep. What happened in Spain? Zunilda had arrived in Fuengirola, a town on the southern Spanish coast, from Dubai, where she and Gelling had reportedly been based in recent months. Family members say she had travelled to Spain to help care for Gelling following a knee operation, but had already made the decision to end the relationship due to what they described as persistent aggression. Her niece Yuleydis told local Spanish media that Zunilda planned to travel to Portugal for a competition and then return to Colombia alone. 'She had taken the decision to split from her husband,' she said. 'For my aunt, it was the last trip—a goodbye.' She had not been seen since June 14. On Wednesday, a friend filed a missing persons report in Torremolinos. When police entered the home on Thursday around 1:45pm, they discovered her body with signs of blunt force trauma, and Gelling's body in the bathroom with knife wounds. An autopsy is pending. Was she killed by her partner? Spanish police suspect Gelling, who held both US and Colombian nationality, may have killed Zunilda before taking his own life. Authorities said there were no prior complaints of domestic violence involving the couple on record. The case is being treated as a suspected gender-based homicide, pending confirmation from forensic reports. If confirmed, it would be the third such case in Málaga province this year and the fifth in the Andalusia region. What has been the reaction? Tributes have poured in from the bodybuilding and fitness community. Her coach, Branden Rey, said in an emotional social media post: 'We had 17 days until we were going to hit the stage and shock the world. I told you that you could be top 10 in the world this year.' Another fellow competitor and friend, Behnaz Azar, wrote: 'You weren't just a friend, you were my teammate and my safe place. We had dreams. Now all that's left is silence.' Zunilda's death has sent shockwaves through both the professional bodybuilding world and her online following, where she was seen as an aspirational figure who broke through stereotypes around women in strength sports. What happens next? Authorities in Málaga are awaiting autopsy and toxicology results. An investigation is ongoing. If the death is confirmed as a case of gender violence, Spanish legal proceedings could proceed even in the absence of a surviving suspect. Meanwhile, the fitness world mourns the loss of a competitor who was at the peak of her career—one who balanced discipline, digital influence, and a commitment to her craft.
Mint
21-06-2025
- Mint
Who was Zunilda Hoyos Mendez? Colombian 'She Hulk' beaten to death with hammer, husband also found dead
Popular Colombian bodybuilder Zunilda Hoyos Mendez, and her husband Jarrod Gelling, were found dead during a vacation in Spain. Mendez is also known as a 'She Hulk' because of her bodybuilding pursuits, and police reports suggest that a hammer was used to beat her to death, while her husband was found dead with 'self-inflicted stab wounds." The couple was found dead in their rental home in Malaga, where they had been staying for nearly a month, according to NY Post. Prior to this incident, Mendez, who also goes by the name Amy, had told her relatives and friends that she was being abused by her husband Gelling, and the couple were planning on a divorce following their trip. 'She was being abused and wanted a divorce,' the victim's family told Spanish newspaper Sur. According to the Spanish newspaper, the police investigation so far hassuggested that her death is being ruled as a 'gender-based violence'.' For starters, Jarred allegedly killed her by blows with the hammers, and then took his own life through 'self-inflicted' stabs on his body. The investigation in this otherwise sensational murder case is still underway, with the victim's family claiming that Zunilda has complained on a frequent basis about Jarred's aggressive behavior, which resulted in her seeking divorce after four years of marriage. "We were so surprised that we hadn't heard from her since Saturday. For my aunt, it was her last trip with him, a farewell. She had taken the decision to divorce him, because of his aggressive behaviour." Zunilda's niece, Yuleydis,was quoted as telling Sur. According to reports, during their stay in Fuengirola, the couple rented a flat in the El Higuerón neighbourhood, where Zunilda became a sensation at the local gym because of her physique. When she suddenly stopped coming there, the other gym users also took notice of the same. When Yuleydis and her other family members stopped receiving any updates about Zunilda, they immediately started seeking help through social media and WhatsApp groups, after which the incidents began unfolding.
Scottish Sun
20-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Bodybuilder dubbed ‘She Hulk' beaten to death with hammer at her Costa del Sol home as muscleman husband also found dead
The couple's bodies were found just before 2pm yesterday HORROR KILLING Bodybuilder dubbed 'She Hulk' beaten to death with hammer at her Costa del Sol home as muscleman husband also found dead Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A PROFESSIONAL female bodybuilder dubbed "She Hulk" was found beaten to death with a hammer at her rented Costa del Sol home. Colombian bodybuilding champion Zunilda Hoyos Mendez was found dead yesterday afternoon after detectives went to the property. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Colombian bodybuilding champion Zunilda Hoyos Mendez was found dead yesterday afternoon Credit: Solarpix 5 Zunilda, who called herself Amy, had been missing since Saturday Credit: Solarpix 5 She finished second in the NPC Worldwide Latin American Championships in 2021 Credit: Solarpix Her partner's body was found in a bathroom with what police have described as "apparent self-inflicted stab wounds." He has been named as 46-year-old Jarrod Gelling. Zunilda, who called herself Amy, had been missing since Saturday after flying to the Costa del Sol from Dubai. Her relatives described Jarrod overnight as "aggressive" and said they believe he could have lashed out after she told him she wanted a divorce. Zunilda's niece Yuleydis told Malaga-based newspaper Sur her aunt was going to help Jarrod following a knee operation before travelling to Portugal to compete and then going back to Colombia alone after taking the divorce decision. She said: "For my aunt it was the last trip, a goodbye. "She had taken the decision to split from her husband because of his aggressive behaviour. "They had broken up already once and were apart for quite a while but then got back together again to try to resolve things, although the mistreatment continued." The couple's bodies were found just before 2pm yesterday inside a property on a residential estate. Zunilda's gym companion raised the alarm saying he hadn't seen her since June 14. A National Police spokesman in Malaga said: "The National Police is investigating the death of a man and woman found lifeless at a property in Fuengirola. "In the absence of official identification of the bodies, initial inquiries are pointing to them being those of a 43-year-old woman of Colombian origin and her 46-year-old partner of American origin. "Officers went to the property on a residential estate about 1.45pm after a friend of the woman whose body was found reported her disappearance on Wednesday at the National Police Station in Torremolinos. "Her body showed obvious signs of violence and that of the man's signs indicating a suicide-type death which is something an autopsy will have to confirm." The suspected killer is believed to have Colombian and US nationality. If the woman's death is confirmed as a gender violence murder, it would be the third so far in the province of Malaga and the fifth in Southern Spain's Andalucia region. Spanish news website El Espanol has reported that Zunilda also had more than 100,000 followers on OnlyFans and Fansly. She finished second in the NPC Worldwide Latin American Championships in 2021. Her coach Branden Rey said in an emotional Instagram post: "We had 17 days until we were going to hit the stage and shock the world my friend. "I told you that you could possibly be top 10 in the world by the end of this year and I meant it. "Rest in paradise Amy." Bodybuilder friend and coach Behnaz Azar said in an online tribute: "I don't know where to begin. "My heart is broken, my mind is clouded, and my soul is drowning in shock and sorrow. "Amy - my kind, strong, fierce friend. "The most powerful woman I knew in the world of bodybuilding, yet with the gentlest heart." 5 Zunilda's niece Yuleydis told Malaga-based newspaper Sur her aunt was going to help Jarrod following a knee operation Credit: Solarpix
The Irish Sun
20-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Bodybuilder dubbed ‘She Hulk' beaten to death with hammer at her Costa del Sol home as muscleman husband also found dead
A PROFESSIONAL female bodybuilder dubbed "She Hulk" was found beaten to death with a hammer at her rented Costa del Sol home. Colombian bodybuilding champion Zunilda Hoyos Mendez was found dead yesterday afternoon after detectives went to the property. 5 Colombian bodybuilding champion Zunilda Hoyos Mendez was found dead yesterday afternoon Credit: Solarpix 5 Zunilda, who called herself Amy, had been missing since Saturday Credit: Solarpix 5 She finished second in the NPC Worldwide Latin American Championships in 2021 Credit: Solarpix Her partner's body was found in a bathroom with what police have described as "apparent self-inflicted stab wounds." He has been named as 46-year-old Jarrod Gelling. Zunilda, who called herself Amy, had been missing since Saturday after flying to the Costa del Sol from Dubai. Her relatives described Jarrod overnight as "aggressive" and said they believe he could have lashed out after she told him she wanted a divorce. read more on the sun Zunilda's niece Yuleydis told Malaga-based newspaper Sur her aunt was going to help Jarrod following a knee operation before travelling to Portugal to compete and then going back to Colombia alone after taking the divorce decision. She said: "For my aunt it was the last trip, a goodbye. "She had taken the decision to split from her husband because of his aggressive behaviour. "They had broken up already once and were apart for quite a while but then got back together again to try to resolve things, although the mistreatment continued." Most read in Sport The couple's bodies were found just before 2pm yesterday inside a property on a residential estate. Zunilda's gym companion raised the alarm saying he hadn't seen her since June 14. A National Police spokesman in Malaga said: "The National Police is investigating the death of a man and woman found lifeless at a property in Fuengirola. "In the absence of official identification of the bodies, initial inquiries are pointing to them being those of a 43-year-old woman of Colombian origin and her 46-year-old partner of American origin. "Officers went to the property on a residential estate about 1.45pm after a friend of the woman whose body was found reported her disappearance on Wednesday at the National Police Station in Torremolinos. "Her body showed obvious signs of violence and that of the man's signs indicating a suicide-type death which is something an autopsy will have to confirm." The suspected killer is believed to have Colombian and US nationality. If the woman's death is confirmed as a gender violence murder, it would be the third so far in the province of Malaga and the fifth in Southern Spain's Andalucia region. Spanish news website El Espanol has reported that Zunilda also had more than 100,000 followers on OnlyFans and Fansly. She finished second in the NPC Worldwide Latin American Championships in 2021. Her coach Branden Rey said in an emotional Instagram post: "We had 17 days until we were going to hit the stage and shock the world my friend. "I told you that you could possibly be top 10 in the world by the end of this year and I meant it. "Rest in paradise Amy." Bodybuilder friend and coach Behnaz Azar said in an online tribute: "I don't know where to begin. "My heart is broken, my mind is clouded, and my soul is drowning in shock and sorrow. "Amy - my kind, strong, fierce friend. "The most powerful woman I knew in the world of bodybuilding, yet with the gentlest heart." 5 Zunilda's niece Yuleydis told Malaga-based newspaper Sur her aunt was going to help Jarrod following a knee operation Credit: Solarpix 5 If the woman's death is confirmed as a gender violence murder, it would be the third so far in the province of Malaga Credit: Solarpix
