The lifeless body of a man, accused of murdering a 31-year-old mother in the Industrial Zone of Colón, Matanzas, was discovered in a local residence. According to information shared on social media by the profile "Con Todos La Victoria," which is linked to the Ministry of the Interior, the man was found at the "Desengaño" farm with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Authorities found a homemade firearm, a knife, and a farewell note next to his body. Omar Sánchez, a social media user, claimed that the man, known as "Papo," had died 48 hours before being discovered after shooting himself in the yard of an abandoned house in Desengaño.
His body was found by local residents, who were drawn to the site by a strong odor and the presence of scavenging birds. The murder occurred several days prior when the victim, identified online as Verónica, was killed at her home in front of her young daughter.
Neighbors reported that the attacker, who was the victim's former partner, shot and then stabbed her. After the incident, the man fled, prompting an extensive search by law enforcement.
Key Questions on the Matanzas Case
What led to the discovery of the man's body in Desengaño?
Residents were alerted by a strong odor and the presence of scavenging birds, leading them to the body.
What weapons were found near the deceased individual?
Authorities found a homemade firearm and a knife next to the body.
Who was the victim in this tragic event?
The victim was a 31-year-old mother named Verónica, who was killed in her home in front of her young daughter.