The story that has caused international outrage took a key turn: Erika María Herrera, 63, was arrested, accused of the feminicide of her daughter-in-law, the former beauty queen Carolina Flores Gómez, 27.
The capture was made in Caracas, Venezuela, after the woman had remained on the run since April 15, the day the crime occurred inside the victim’s apartment, in Polanco, Mexico City.
The crime that shocked everyone: it occurred in front of his 8-month-old son
Carolina Flores, former Miss Teen Baja California, was shot to death inside her home while her eight-month-old baby and her husband, Alejandro, were present.
A camera installed to monitor the minor captured part of the scene: the aggressor chases the young woman and seconds later multiple shots are heard.
According to investigations, the victim was shot six times, which caused his death at the scene.
She fled after the attack: she passed through Panama before being captured
After the murder, Erika María fled the country the next day. Her route included Panama, before arriving in Venezuela, where she was finally located and detained days later, according to the international newspaper. The Country.
Currently, she remains in custody while her extradition to Mexico is being processed to face charges of femicide.
The husband, under questioning: he reported almost 24 hours later
One of the most controversial points of the case is the actions of the victim’s husband.
Alejandro, the victim’s husband, who was at the scene at the time of the crime, took almost a day to report the murder, which has generated strong suspicion and public criticism.
Reports even indicate that during that time he remained at the location and made recordings related to the care of the baby.
Family tensions and a crime that could have taken place before
The victim’s mother revealed that the relationship between Carolina and her mother-in-law had deteriorated, especially after moving to the capital and during pregnancy.
Investigations point to previous family conflicts and even possible jealousy as triggers for the attack.
A case that sparked outrage and demands justice
The feminicide of Carolina Flores has not only caused shock due to the brutality of the event, but also due to the circumstances: it occurred within the family environment, was recorded on video and left a baby without a mother.
The case has provoked protests, questions about the authorities and a wave of indignation that continues to grow as the judicial process progresses.
