The famous DJ in Colombia, Valentina Trespalacios, 23 years old, was killed by her boyfriend - the American John Poulos.
After strangling her, Poulos stuffed her body into a suitcase.
According to the prosecutor's office, the crime was committed on January 20 or 21 in the couple's apartment.
The motive for the murder is in all probability jealousy, according to the state prosecution.
Evgenia found in a suitcase killed for money for an apartment?
The accused rented a car and dumped the suitcase with Trespalacios' body in the area of the El Dorado airport, after which he attempted to board a plane and fly to Panama.
However, then airport security noticed that Poulos had scratches on his face and stopped him for inspection.
Then he found the mobile phone of the young woman, who had already been declared a nationwide wanted man.
Poulos has been charged with first degree murder.
If he is found guilty, he faces up to 50 years in prison.
Colombia
murder
jealousy