Female stylists murdered in Mexico and Colombia

In Escuinapa, Sinaloa, Mexico, a 34‑year‑old stylist known as Karolina was shot dead inside her salon on the afternoon of 6 August 2026. Police, the Mexican army and the National Guard cordoned the area and investigators began gathering evidence, but no arrests have been reported and the motive remains unknown.

In Cúcuta, Colombia, 37‑year‑old Venezuelan stylist Francisney Mercedes Escobar Soto was killed after a hitman entered her shop, pretended to be a customer and then returned with a firearm while on a video call that allegedly confirmed her identity. She died despite being taken to a local health unit, leaving behind a nine‑year‑old daughter. Authorities are investigating the crime, but no suspect has been identified.