On the afternoon of Friday, June 14, 2024, the authorities confirmed the discovery of a dismembered body that was found inside a suitcase on Carrera 116 via Cota-Guaymaral.
According to the Attorney General’s Office, the victim would have suffered a violent death. Officials from the entity’s Technical Investigation Corps (CTI) reached the area that connects with the town of Suba, north of Bogotá; and they removed the body.
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The identity of the victim is still unknown, who is only known to be male. Meanwhile, the authorities are advancing the relevant investigations to establish the circumstances under which the crime occurred.
New details of the case reveal that The discovery was made thanks to workers from the Los Arrayanes Club, who noticed the presence of the suitcase and alerted the authorities: “We received a call from the community, reporting the discovery of a lifeless body on the side of the road that leads from Cota to Guaymaral. Immediately, personnel are deployed to verify this situation,” said Sergio Bayona, commander of the Suba Police Station.
The Bogotá Metropolitan Police confirmed that the body had been abandoned about 150 meters from the club at around 12:40 p.m. m, specifically on the side of the road, and He had been in the area for around five days, in an advanced state of decomposition.
Near the crime scene is also the Guaymaral Flaminio Suárez Aerodrome, an alternate terminal used for aviation schools.
Homicides in Bogotá registered an increase of 107%, setting a historical record compared to the last six years, according to figures revealed by the Bogotá Council. Statistics show that, Until April 2024, at least 354 people were fatal victims of violence in the citywith approximately 32% of these deaths linked to acts of intolerance.
These disturbing figures were reported by the Statistical, Crime, Contravention and Operational Information System of the National Police, reflecting the seriousness of the situation. Councilor Diana Diago emphasized that it is necessary to reevaluate and adjust current security strategies: “The day of rest for Bogota residents is the day where life is most at risk,” said the lobbyist.
These are the localities with the highest number of homicides compared to 2023:
- San Cristóbal, with an increase of 81.8%.
- Usme, which presented an increase of 72.7%.
- Usaquén, which had an increase of 45.5%.
“Galán has an enormous challenge in terms of security. Today crime remains rampant and as a result we have the highest peak in homicides in the last 6 years. Today the people of Bogotá are afraid to go out into the streets and with good reason, we expect firmness and forcefulness to combat crime,” Diago pointed out.
Among the most revealing data in the report, it stands out that A large number of these types of acts of violence are committed at night. This pattern of crime suggests the urgency of implementing more effective crime prevention measures in that specific period.
Thus, the authorities have intensified their efforts and announced that, currently, Bogotá has 1,634 active security fronts. These security fronts seek to coordinate actions between citizens and law enforcement to combat crime.
“The security fronts are an effort by the district administration, local mayors, and the police, which improve the social capital of the city, promoting community organization aimed above all at improving levels of coexistence, security, and development. “said the Secretary of Security of Bogotá, Hugo Acero.
