Colombia Probes Murder of 21-Year-Old Pregnant Woman as Unborn Baby Remains Missing
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Updated · De Último Minuto · Jul 24
Colombia Probes Murder of 21-Year-Old Pregnant Woman as Unborn Baby Remains Missing
3 articles · Updated · De Último Minuto · Jul 24
Summary
María Camila Potosí, 21 and eight months pregnant, was found dead on July 20 near Cali’s Meléndez River with signs of torture, tied up and bearing multiple sharp-force injuries.
An autopsy found her unborn baby was no longer in her womb, deepening the case and prompting investigators to keep all motives open, including but not limited to a possible baby theft.
Security cameras last captured Potosí on July 16 getting onto a motorcycle driven by a woman now at the center of the investigation after relatives said she gave contradictory accounts.
CTI investigators and police are reconstructing Potosí’s final movements and have made no arrests, while relatives and women’s groups hold vigils and protests demanding justice.
The killing has reignited debate in Colombia over femicide and extreme gender-based violence, with advocacy groups urging stronger prevention, protection and investigative measures.