Influencers in Mexico and Columbia Killed in Similar Attacks, Investigations Ongoing

Fitness Influencer Dies Right In Front Of Her Young Family As They Helplessly Watch

A fitness influencer, who made a name for herself by creating content for her many social media followers, died right in front of her young family. There was no warning. Luanne Jardim (Photo Credit: Instagram/Screenshot) Luanne Murta Jardim dos Santos Martins, a Brazilian fitness influencer more commonly known as Luanne Jardim, made a name for herself on social media, where she frequently shared exercise and weight loss tips. The self-proclaimed…

Killing of a second Latin American influencer sparks criticism of authorities for failing to protect women

The murder of a 22-year-old model, university student and social media influencer has stirred outrage in Colombia.

Murdered live on TikTok – Mexico’s femicide crisis

Mexico’s femicide crisis is back in the headlines after beauty influencer Valeria Marquez was murdered on a live stream.

Murdered live on TikTok - Mexico’s femicide crisis

The world was shocked when a gunman shot and killed Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez while she livestreamed herself at a beauty salon. President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government says it will investigate the murder as a possible case of femicide. Will it mark a turning point for a nation that has long struggled with staggering levels of gender-based violence? In this episode: Julia Galiano-Rios (@juliagaliano), journalist Episode credits: This ep…

“Hey Vale” - a live streamed killing and the scourge of “femicide” in Latin America

Last Wednesday afternoon, Valeria Márquez, a 23-year old old Mexican cosmetics and lifestyle influencer with more than 200,000 followers on social media, set up a camera and began livestreaming on TikTok from her beauty salon near Guadalajara, Mexico.Moments later, as she spoke to her followers while holding a stuffed animal, a man entered the salon. “Hey Vale?”, he says out of frame, using a casual nickname for Márquez as he apparently offers h…

Woman Murdered During TikTok Livestream—Suspect Leaves Chilling Note and Red Roses at Crime Scene

Valeria Marquez was a popular social media influencer who was shot dead on a livestream. Many think the red rose bouquet, which was left at the front of her salon, is from the suspected killer.