Security footage, a car ride to the outskirts of town, and the discovery of a young girl’s body in a river.
The tragic story of 9-year-old Laura Valentina Páez has gripped Colombia and sparked a desperate search for answers. .. Continue reading here ▶
A fruit seller in Colombia has been arrested for the murder of a 9-year-old girl.
Laura Valentina Páez went missing on the evening of January 16th in Chiquinquirá, a town north of Bogota. She had been taking her dog for a walk. Her mother, who sells things on the street, came home at 3 a.m. on January 17th and realized her daughter wasn’t there.
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Police used security camera footage to identify a suspect, Daniel Josué Zambrano Cáceres. The footage showed a man approaching Laura the night she disappeared. Cáceres says he is innocent.
Reports say that Cáceres approached Laura, put her in his car, and drove to an area outside of town.
After finding and arresting Cáceres, police found Laura’s body on Tuesday, January 21st. Soldiers discovered her body near the Minero River, about 45 miles from Chiquinquirá. The mayor and medical examiners confirmed it was her.
Investigators found evidence, including bodily fluids, in Cáceres’ car, which they are examining.
Cáceres has been charged with making someone disappear against their will. Authorities say he will likely face more charges. Even though he reportedly confessed during questioning, he later told a judge he was not guilty.
The investigation is still ongoing.
