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Death of Jhon Elber Caviedes Cuéllar in Ibagué

Overview

Jhon Elber Caviedes Cuéllar, a man recognized in Ibagué for rescuing two abandoned children in 2020, was found dead in central Ibagué on the night of August 29, 2026. Following his previous act of rescue, Caviedes had undergone social reintegration and joined the National Army. Authorities are investigating the death as a suspected homicide, with the CTI of the Fiscalía conducting a technical inspection of the body.

Entities

Colombian Institute of Family Welfare · Ibagué · CTI of the Fiscalía · Kennedy · Jhon Elber Caviedes Cuéllar

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Bogotá child abandoned in Kennedy locality

    A one-year-old child was rescued after being abandoned in front of a home in the Kennedy locality of Bogotá. The child is now under the protection of the ICBF.

  2. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Ibagué: Man known for rescuing abandoned children found dead

    Jhon Elber Caviedes Cuéllar, known for rescuing two abandoned children in 2020, was found dead in Ibagué. Authorities are investigating the incident as a suspected homicide.

Sources

cablenoticias.tv · elnuevodia.com.co · elnuevosiglo.com.co · extra.com.co · noticiasnrt.com · subaalternativa.co