‘No One Took Her Report’: Woman Murdered by Ex-Partner in Chiclayo Had Alerted Police to Violence

The tragic murder of Yeny María Farroñay Vidaurre in Chiclayo has brought to light deeply disturbing failures within the local police system. Her family's account, as reported by La República, paints a grim picture of a woman desperately seeking protection, only to be met with indifference and bureaucratic hurdles.

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Nobody took her report seriously.

Farroñay Vidaurre reportedly visited two police stations, the César Llatas Castro and the Norte, to report the psychological violence inflicted by her ex-partner, Rafael Colorado Silva. At the first, she was allegedly told the incident was outside their jurisdiction. At the second, she was reportedly asked for proof beyond her word, a demand that is often impossible for victims of psychological abuse to meet. This lack of action, despite clear indications of escalating danger, is unconscionable.

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She went to the César Llatas Castro police station to report psychological violence from Colorado Silva... however, the officers allegedly told her that since the incident occurred outside their jurisdiction, they could not accept her case and she had to go to the one that corresponded to her.

Tragically, just 48 hours after her last attempt to seek help, Farroñay Vidaurre was found murdered in her workplace. The fact that her three-year-old niece was present during the attack is a horrifying detail that underscores the brutality of the crime and the complete disregard for life shown by the perpetrator. The family's demand for justice, seeking the maximum penalty for Colorado Silva, resonates deeply. This case is a stark reminder that effective and compassionate response from law enforcement is not a luxury, but a fundamental necessity for protecting vulnerable lives. The failure to act here is not just a procedural lapse; it is a betrayal of the public trust and a contributing factor to a preventable tragedy.

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Her family members revealed that the victim had gone to two police stations in this city to report that she was being violated; however, the Police allegedly did not pay attention to her. Only 48 hours later was she found dead.