crime
March 18, 2026
Outrage over the brutal murder of a newborn: she was found in a dumpster
Among bags of garbage and amidst a pile of waste in the Bello Horizonte neighborhood, in the Cuba district of Pereira (Risaralda), the lifeless body of a newborn was found. The scene, which shocked the community, today reveals increasingly disturbing details.
TL;DR
- A newborn baby was found dead in a plastic bag in the Bello Horizonte neighborhood of Pereira.
- Preliminary autopsy results suggest the baby breathed before sustaining fatal injuries to her back, head, and neck.
- A specialized study in Bogotá will confirm if the baby breathed before the injuries.
- Authorities have established a special investigative team to solve the crime.
- The investigation includes reviewing census data of pregnant women and hospital records.
- A reward of up to 50 million pesos is being offered for information about the responsible parties.
- The baby was female and only a few hours old at the time of death.
- If identified, the perpetrators could face charges of aggravated homicide.