Elderly woman known for being an animal lover was allegedly murdered by her son in Cali

Valle del Cauca is in mourning over the death of María Nancy Díaz, a community leader who stood out for her care of animals. Investigations suggest that someone close to her ended her life.

Elderly woman known for being an animal lover was allegedly murdered by her son in Cali

TL;DR

  • María Nancy Díaz, a community leader and animal rescuer, was found deceased in Cali.
  • The Personería of Cali declared the death a femicide, with investigations pointing to her son as the perpetrator.
  • Díaz was reportedly tied up and mechanically asphyxiated in her home.
  • Family members mentioned the son has substance addiction issues and allegedly threatened Díaz with a knife and stole her money.
  • The victim, 64, was widely appreciated for her work rescuing homeless animals.