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Man with Domestic Violence Record Sought in El Carmen de Bolívar Double Homicide

Man with Domestic Violence Record Sought in El Carmen de Bolívar Double Homicide

From El Tiempo · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Authorities are searching for a man with a history of domestic violence as the primary suspect in a double homicide in El Carmen de Bolívar.
  • The victims, Yakelin Terán Díaz and Alberto Esteban Arias Torres, were found deceased in a home on June 7.
  • The investigation suggests the crime may be linked to a prior domestic violence incident within the family.

Colombian authorities are actively searching for a man with a prior record of domestic violence, identifying him as the main suspect in the brutal double homicide of Yakelin Terán Díaz, 51, and Alberto Esteban Arias Torres, 55. The victims were discovered dead inside a residence in El Carmen de Bolívar on the evening of June 7.

The investigation took a significant turn when police revealed the primary suspect is the partner of one of the victim's daughters. The crime scene, located in the Vereda Piedra Azul, reportedly showed extreme violence. Alberto Esteban Arias Torres was found burned inside a hole, while Yakelin Terán Díaz had a head wound.

Initial findings point towards a possible link to a domestic violence incident that occurred days before the killings within the family circle. This hypothesis has become the central line of investigation for the authorities. A special police unit has been formed to gather evidence and conduct interviews.

Yakelin Terán was known in the Montes de María region for her community work and involvement in rural entrepreneurship projects. The shocking nature of the murders and Terán's community standing have caused significant distress in the area. Police are appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the suspect's location.

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Originally published by El Tiempo in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.