Cuban influencer Alexander Otaola has alleged that Damián Valdez Galloso, who is facing charges for the murder of reggaeton artist José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar, also known as El Taiger, "chose not to save him." "Damián didn't want to save El Taiger. After shooting him, he dragged him by the ankles, put him in the car, cleaned the scene, changed his shirt, and headed to the hospital. I've got the report!" Otaola declared on Instagram.
Calculated Coldness in the Aftermath
Otaola asserts that Valdez acted with calculated coldness after shooting the artist in the head. Following the shooting, Valdez allegedly dragged El Taiger by his ankles, placed him in his vehicle, and abandoned him near the hospital. This statement comes after the release of the police report detailing Valdez’s actions immediately following the incident.
Police Report Details
According to the Miami-Dade police report, El Taiger arrived at Damián's residence around 5:24 am. After a brief exchange, Damián allegedly shot him in the head. The shooter then cleaned the scene, changed his clothes, and drove towards the vicinity of Jackson Memorial Hospital, leaving the body behind. Unfortunately, El Taiger's injuries were too severe, resulting in his death a week later.
Damián's Court Appearance and Legal Proceedings
During his initial court appearance in Miami-Dade, Damián Valdez appeared wearing an anti-suicide vest, seemingly unaffected. He showed no emotion as the charges were read against him. Judge Mindy S. Glazer not only denied him bail but also questioned whether a second-degree murder charge was sufficient given the circumstances outlined in the report. She suggested that the premeditated nature of his actions might warrant more severe charges, but the prosecution argued they lacked more serious accusations to escalate the charges.
Community Reaction and Ongoing Controversy
Otaola's remarks have stirred significant controversy, suggesting that instead of trying to save El Taiger, Damián opted to clean the scene and conceal evidence instead of calling emergency services immediately. The community is demanding justice, as the case continues to be the subject of intense media scrutiny and public debate.