Woman Murdered in Tingo María Despite Having Protection Orders Against Ex-Partner

A young mother in Tingo María, Peru, was killed during the early morning hours, allegedly by her ex-partner who remains at large. The victim, 27-year-old Luz María Cachique Céspedes, had a history of reporting her ex-partner for violence and had been granted protection orders by a court.

The attack occurred outside a nightclub as she was leaving with her current partner and brother. Preliminary investigations suggest the alleged aggressor intercepted them and attacked them with a bladed weapon. Cachique sustained a severe wound to her femoral artery and died shortly after arriving at the city hospital.

Her brother, who attempted to defend her, was also attacked with a bladed weapon and suffered multiple injuries. He survived and received medical attention, while the assailant fled before authorities arrived. Security cameras captured parts of the incident, which are now being analyzed by the National Police.

Family members reported that the victim had been harassed by her ex-partner since she ended their relationship. They stated that after a previous assault in September of the previous year, a Tingo María Family Court issued protection orders prohibiting the suspect from approaching her. The Public Ministry and National Police are actively searching for the suspect for alleged feminicide and attempted homicide. The Warmi Ñan National Program is providing legal assistance to the family and arranging financial assistance for the victim's child.