The murder of María José Estupiñán, a 22-year-old model and influencer from Cúcuta, has sparked national outrage and intensified criticism over Colombia’s ongoing failure to protect women.
She was killed on 15 May when an attacker, disguised as a delivery man, shot her in the face after she opened the door.
Authorities are investigating the case as a possible femicide, highlighting the pattern of gender-based violence that many Colombian women face.
Estupiñán had a history of domestic abuse, and her death underscores the urgent need for stronger measures against violence targeting women in the country.
María José Estupiñán was a young model and influencer from Cúcuta whose murder has raised serious concerns about violence against women.
The circumstances of her killing, her background, and details about the suspect and ongoing investigation provide a detailed picture of this tragic case.