Colombia’s Attorney General’s Office announced the arrest of a man believed to be responsible for the death of a young girl whose body was discovered in a storm drain in the Juan José Rondón neighborhood, part of the Ciudad Bolívar district in southern Bogotá. Investigators from the country’s Technical Investigation Corps carried out the operation, which took place in the capital.
The girl had been reported missing on September 14 in Mosquera, a municipality near Bogotá in the department of Cundinamarca. According to investigators, the suspect allegedly took the child from her home following an argument with one of her relatives. Photos and video of the arrest were later released by prosecutors.
Officials said the man is expected to appear before a judge within hours to determine whether he will remain in custody pending trial. Prosecutors indicated that, pending forensic results and additional evidence, he will likely face charges of aggravated homicide, sexual abuse, and sexual acts involving a minor under 14 years old.
The case has drawn widespread attention in Colombia, where the girl’s disappearance had sparked an intense search effort in recent days. Authorities noted that the investigation is ongoing as more details emerge.
You can read the original report, including official photos and video footage of the arrest, at El Tiempo.
Source: Capturan al presunto responsable del crimen de la niña hallada sin vida en alcantarilla en Bogotá (eltiempo.com). English version produced with AI assistance.
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