# Violence and investigations in Colombia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violence-and-investigations-in-colombia
> Updated: 2026-10-23T22:35:45.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Colombia are responding to high-profile violent crimes through investigations and the offering of rewards.

In Soacha, officials announced a reward of up to 50 million Colombian pesos for information regarding the murder of Lucero Ramírez Molina, a prominent social leader and former president of the Villa Sandra community action board. Mayor Julián Sánchez Perico has called for thorough investigations to determine the motives behind the killing.

In Antioquia, the investigation into the death of 10-year-old Jhady Sofía Osorio Mesa in Frontino has undergone a significant shift. While the scene at a farm in the Las Cabras district was initially staged to simulate a self-inflicted death using a swing rope, forensic results from Medicina Legal revealed the child was a victim of sexual violence and strangulation. Investigators now believe the perpetrator altered the crime scene to mislead authorities.

Governor Andrés Julián Rendón has offered a reward of up to 100 million pesos for information leading to the identification and capture of the responsible party. The case is being treated as a feminicide, and the Antioquia Secretariat for Women is providing legal and psychological support to the victim's family as the Fiscalía General de la Nación continues its investigation.

## Claims

- Jhady Sofía Osorio Mesa was 10 years old. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The crime occurred on September 23, 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Medicina Legal confirmed the victim was sexually abused and strangled. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The investigation is being treated as a feminicide with sexual violence. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The incident took place in the municipality of Frontino, Antioquia. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The Governor of Antioquia offered a reward of up to 100 million pesos for information on the killer. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The perpetrator altered the crime scene to simulate a suicide. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Antioquia Secretariat for Women is providing legal and psychological assistance to the family. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Frontino: Antioquia authorities offer reward for girl's killer

Authorities in Antioquia, Colombia, are investigating the death of 10-year-old Jhady Sofía Osorio Mesa as a feminicide after forensic evidence debunked initial suicide theories.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antioquia-governor-offers-100-million-pesos-reward-for-girls-killer

### 2026-10-17: Soacha authorities offer reward for murder of social leader Lucero Ramírez

Authorities in Soacha, Colombia, are offering a 50 million peso reward for information regarding the murder of social leader Lucero Ramírez Molina in the Villa Sandra neighborhood.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soacha-authorities-offer-reward-for-murder-of-social-leader-lucero-ramrez

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