The Cuban authorities are currently searching for a man accused of murdering a young mother in the town of Colón, located in Matanzas province. The tragic incident took place on Sunday night in the industrial area of the Libertad neighborhood, leaving the community in shock.
Although there has been no official confirmation, social media reports suggest that the victim was named Verónica and was the mother of two young girls. She was reportedly shot and then stabbed multiple times.
"Local authorities are investigating the case and have confirmed that the suspect is on the run," shared the Facebook user "Reporte Cuba Ya".
Residents in the area claim that the victim and the alleged murderer, whose identity remains undisclosed, were previously in a relationship. It seems he knocked on her door and gained entry to her home. The crime reportedly occurred in front of her youngest daughter.
"He went into a jealous rage. She had left him a while ago. He was from Jacán but had been living in Desengaño for a long time. (...) I don't understand why he wanted her back when he subjected her to such hardship and abuse. I knew her well; I speak from experience," Onelkys Sosa Romero commented on a Facebook post by Omar Sánchez.
The funeral for the young mother was held on Monday at 1:00 pm.
Yoyo H Elías, a self-employed worker, mentioned in the post that the alleged killer had been imprisoned before. "I have no idea where he got such violence from; he was never like this. I hope they catch him quickly, and he doesn't harm anyone else, as I've heard he threatened the girls and the victim's grandmother," he recounted.
"Where are we headed? A gun, where did he get it? Who gave it to him, who lent it to him, because supposedly no one in Cuba uses guns except the oppressors," questioned Yannie Hernández.
"What a shame about that girl. I knew her, she has two daughters. Rest in peace. And now I say, you have the courage to kill a defenseless woman but don't have the guts to go out and demand freedom for your people suffering misery and hunger," criticized Ricardo Cribes from Miami.
Several online commenters suggested that the murderer was found dead by suicide, though this has not been confirmed.
"They found him dead because it's said he left a note saying not to look for him, that he was going to kill himself," stated Arialys Carmona.
"They say he was found dead behind the psychiatric hospital, supposedly shot himself," speculated Bárbara García Pino.
"At least he took his own life, as cowardly as he was. Rest in peace Verónica. That's how these so-called tough guys end up, ultimately just abusers of women," commented Arasay Santiago.
FAQs on the Murder Case in Matanzas
What happened in Matanzas involving a young mother?
A young mother named Verónica was reportedly murdered in Colón, Matanzas. The suspect, who is on the run, allegedly shot and stabbed her.
Have the authorities confirmed the capture of the suspect?
No, the suspect remains at large, and the local authorities are actively investigating the case.
Was there a prior relationship between the victim and the suspect?
Yes, residents claim that the victim and the suspect were previously in a relationship before the tragic incident occurred.