Unprecedented details surrounding the murder of former Rionegro mayor: two shots to the head, a pond, and a supposed robbery under investigation

Authorities in Santander are investigating the assassination of former Rionegro mayor Wilson Vicente González, who was killed on August 14 in the Galápagos rural area. Two men on a motorcycle attacked González, firing multiple shots. Police have announced a reward of up to 30 million pesos for information regarding the killers.

González, who served as mayor in 2016 and 2019, was a fugitive from justice since 2023, facing ongoing investigations for homicide and criminal conspiracy. He had also been linked to alleged ties with criminal groups like Los Rastrojos and Las Águilas, though he consistently denied these connections.

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The house was ransacked; if they only wanted to kill him, they would have just done that, but they stole 10 pairs of shoes, clothes, a gold chain he always wore, and his cellphone. They didn't take any appliances.

While authorities are keeping details of the investigation close, multiple hypotheses are being explored. One primary theory suggests a robbery at his farm, as the house was found ransacked with items like shoes and a gold chain missing, though valuable electronics were left untouched. Other potential motives include revenge for past actions, financial disputes stemming from illicit businesses during his tenure, or a simple robbery by individuals aware he possessed money.

The case has raised alarms due to González's judicial background and his alleged connections to criminal structures. The CTI (Technical Investigation Corps) of the Prosecutor General's Office is gathering information to determine the exact motive behind the murder, considering all possibilities from personal vendettas to financial crimes.

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There could be several motives here: revenge for things he did in the past. Second, money issues from illicit businesses during his administration. Third, robbery, people who knew he had money and robbed him.