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What is known about the alleged femicide of Tiktoker Junieysis Merlo
Gustavo Ramírez Calvo tried to make authorities believe that the young woman could have been the victim of a robbery or had run away with a new partner.
TL;DR
- Gustavo Ramírez Calvo, 57, is suspected of strangling his partner, Junieysis Merlo, 20.
- Merlo was a Nicaraguan immigrant and social media influencer with over 9,000 followers.
- The couple had a history of conflict, with Merlo previously seeking protection orders due to Calvo's alleged aggression and control.
- Calvo manipulated Merlo's return by withholding child support and rent payments.
- Calvo provided false alibis and information to authorities regarding Merlo's disappearance.
- Evidence suggests Calvo hired excavation machinery to dig a pit where Merlo's body was later found buried.
- The forensic report confirmed Merlo died of strangulation.
- The couple's twin daughters are in state custody, and Merlo's family is seeking full custody.