A wave of anger swept through the Bogotá neighborhood of Engativá as residents confronted Darwin Beltrán, 31, dragging him from his home and assaulting him on the street after discovering he had allegedly murdered his two young children.
The disturbing scene played out Monday evening, leaving the community reeling.
Heartbreaking Loss of Two Young Lives
News of the tragic deaths of four-year-old Santy and seven-year-old Susan shocked the community.
Witnesses recounted that Beltrán flew into a rage after a confrontation with his wife, whom he accused of infidelity.
In his fury, he allegedly attacked the children, a revelation that triggered intense grief and anger among neighbors, who soon took justice into their own hands.
Mob Justice in the Streets of Bogotá
Video footage captured the chaos as residents pulled Beltrán into the street and took turns striking him before police intervened.
Officers arrived swiftly, halting the assault and taking Beltrán into custody.
Once at the police station, he confessed to the crime, though his face and shirt were stained with blood from the beating he had received.
Eyewitness Accounts Add to the Horror
Those present described hearing Beltrán’s wife screaming as she attempted to escape his attack, only for him to redirect his rage towards Santy and Susan.
Images shared on social media later showed Beltrán in police custody, visibly shaken and bloodied, as the community processed the shocking violence that had erupted.
A Community in Shock and the Call for Justice
Local residents, along with Bogotá Mayor Carlos F. Galán, expressed horror and sorrow over the deaths.
Galán condemned the tragedy, urging the judicial system to impose the harshest possible sentence on Beltrán.
“These cases are heartbreaking and unacceptable,” he stated, urging the community to reflect on the factors driving such violence.
As Bogotá mourns, the tragedy serves as a harsh reminder of the need for preventive measures against domestic violence.
The court’s decision in Beltrán’s case will be closely watched, with residents hoping justice will be served for the young lives lost.
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