# Bogotá investigation into fatal home tattoo session

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bogot-investigation-into-fatal-home-tattoo-session
> Updated: 2026-08-26T11:03:58.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Bogotá are investigating the death of 33-year-old Yenifer García Valencia, who died on August 15 during a home-based tattoo session in the Terrazas de San Jorge neighborhood.

Initial reports indicated the victim suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest after an accomplice of the tattoo artist allegedly administered an anesthetic substance. Investigators seized needles, inks, and pigments for laboratory analysis to check for toxic or unauthorized components.

Subsequent findings revealed that the victim’s family had paid approximately 600,000 Colombian pesos for sedation. While the individual providing the service claimed to be an anesthesiologist, investigations suggest he was actually a nursing assistant. Police recovered medical supplies at the scene, including ketamine and Dormicum (midazolam), and are working to determine if these were administered in lethal quantities. Although suspects were initially detained, they have since been released, and the final cause of death is pending analysis by Medicina Legal.

## Claims

- The individual who administered the medications was not a trained anesthesiologist, but rather a nursing assistant. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The family paid 600,000 Colombian pesos for the sedation service. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Yenifer García, aged 33, died on August 15 during a tattoo session at her residence in Bogotá. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Investigators found ketamine (50 mg/mL) and Dormicum (midazolam, 5 mg/5 mL) at the scene. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Suspects involved in the incident were detained by police but later released. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Bogotá investigation into woman's death during tattoo sedation

A 33-year-old woman died in Bogotá during a home tattoo session after receiving intravenous sedation from an individual posing as an anesthesiologist.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bogot-investigation-into-womans-death-during-tattoo-sedation

### 2026-08-19: Bogotá authorities investigate woman's death during home tattoo session

Authorities in Bogotá are investigating the death of a 33-year-old woman who suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest during a home tattoo session. Investigators are analyzing substances used during the procedure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bogot-authorities-investigate-womans-death-during-home-tattoo-session

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