Identity revealed of man who beat hotel employee in Medellín: he has a homicide record
Identity revealed of man who assaulted hotel receptionist in Medellín. Photo: Social networks
TL;DR
- The aggressor, identified as José Abelardo Rocha Moncada, 38, was captured for personal injury after assaulting a hotel receptionist in Medellín.
- Rocha Moncada has prior judicial records in Antioquia, including a homicide and weapons possession case from March 2023, which was archived under self-defense.
- He is linked to a criminalistics company named 'Asesoría e Investigaciones Jurídicas y Criminalística JR' and reportedly has a military past.
- The assault occurred at Hotel Plaza Mayor 44, and security footage of the incident was widely shared on social media.
- The victim received medical attention and accompaniment from authorities, and will file a formal complaint for personal injury.