On October 28, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in the Las Ferias neighborhood of Bogotá, Colombia, where Darwin Felipe Beltrán, 31, allegedly murdered his two children, Susan Camila (7) and Santi Esteban (4). The crime reportedly stemmed from a domestic dispute involving jealousy over his partner’s interactions with another individual. infobae.com+3elcolombiano.com+3spreaker.com+3infobae.com
Details of the Incident:
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Beltrán is accused of attacking his children with a sharp weapon while they were defenseless. bogota.gov.co
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Security footage captured Beltrán entering the residence shortly before the incident. elcolombiano.com+2infobae.com+2infobae.com+2
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Neighbors reported hearing screams and witnessed Beltrán displaying one of the children’s bodies through a window.
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The community intervened, restraining Beltrán until authorities arrived and arrested him at the scene. infobae.com
Legal Proceedings:
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Beltrán was charged with aggravated homicide and has been detained since October 30, 2024. bogota.gov.co
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Initially, he admitted to the crime, citing emotional distress.
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Later, he retracted his confession, claiming he was not conscious of his actions due to mental health issues, specifically paranoid schizophrenia. infobae.com
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His defense seeks to have him declared legally insane, which could result in psychiatric treatment instead of a prison sentence. infobae.com
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If found guilty without mitigating factors, Beltrán faces a prison sentence ranging from 40 to 60 years. infobae.com
Impact on the Family:
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The children’s mother, Paola Ramírez, has publicly expressed her grief and financial struggles following the incident. infobae.com+2infobae.com+2eltiempo.com+2
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She has incurred significant debt to cover funeral expenses and has called for a swift and just legal process. infobae.com
This case has garnered widespread attention in Colombia, highlighting issues related to domestic violence, mental health, and the legal system’s handling of such tragedies.
For a visual report on the incident, you can watch the following news segment:
