Signs of Torture Found on Two Victims, Authorities Investigate Potential Involvement of Criminal Organization
In the wake of escalating violence, a grim discovery unfolded on the morning of December 3, 2023, as three lifeless bodies were found in the rural expanse of Santa Fe de Antioquia. Authorities have since revised the count to six victims, revealing a more harrowing reality in the aftermath of the latest massacre.
Colonel William Daniel Melo Aldana, the operational commander of the departmental police, reported that the incident occurred near kilometer five on the road linking the Laureles hamlet to the western reaches of Antioquia. Responding promptly to a call from the community, law enforcement personnel initiated an operation to apprehend those responsible for the heinous multiple homicides.
During a meticulous inspection of the remains, it was revealed that two of the bodies, discovered in the “Y” section, bore distressing signs of torture alongside gunshot wounds. Additionally, the remains of a third individual were located a kilometer away on the road connecting the Laureles hamlet to the Chaparral sector.
The area, known for the presence of the Edwin Román Velásquez Balle substructure of the Clan del Golfo, also identified as Autodefensas Gaitanistas de Colombia (AGC), raises suspicions about the involvement of this criminal organization in the tragic incident.
As authorities delve into the investigation, the security forces have not ruled out the possibility that the AGC may be responsible for this latest massacre. The revelation of six victims instead of three intensifies concerns about the extent of the violence in rural Santa Fe de Antioquia.
The investigation continues to unravel the circumstances surrounding this devastating event, shedding light on the brutality that has once again struck the nation.
