Police in Barcelona are investigating the death of Sergio Jimenez, a 37-year-old Spanish streamer, who is believed to have overdosed after taking part in an extreme online challenge.
According to reports, Jimenez had agreed to drink an entire bottle of whisky and snort six grams of cocaine over the course of three hours while livestreaming to paying viewers.
He was discovered by his younger brother kneeling on his bed in a “prayer-like” position at the family home in Vilanova i la Geltrú, near Barcelona.
The webcam was still live when emergency services arrived, broadcasting the tragic scene to an online audience.
Family Describes Harrowing Discovery
Jimenez’s mother, Teresa, told local media she had warned him about the dangers of mixing alcohol with his psychiatric medication.
“I begged him not to drink, but he ignored me and said he wasn’t going to take his tablets,” she said.
Teresa’s younger son, Daniel, found Sergio unresponsive and confirmed his death before calling for an ambulance.
Describing the scene, Daniel said he saw “an almost empty bottle of whisky, a couple of energy drink cans, and a pile of cocaine on a red plate.
My brother was kneeling on the floor with his head resting on the mattress. The computer was on, and I could hear voices asking if he was sleeping off a hangover.”
Livestream Audience Raised Concerns
Spanish media reported that Jimenez had been broadcasting live to a private online group who had donated money in exchange for him performing dangerous stunts.
Some spectators reportedly urged him to continue, even as he clearly struggled with the effects of drugs and alcohol.
Authorities are now investigating whether the audience or anyone else could face charges for encouraging risky behavior.
A regional spokesperson for the Mossos d’Esquadra confirmed the investigation: “We are awaiting full autopsy results and looking into the context of this man’s death to determine whether a crime has occurred.”
Influence of Extreme Online Personalities
Jimenez had been inspired by Simon Perez, a controversial Spanish content creator known for performing risky, drug-fueled stunts for online donations.
The pair appeared together in several videos, and Perez commented on Sergio’s death, stating, “He took a two-gram line. That causes an overdose.
It could have happened to me, but it happened to Sergio.”
The incident has drawn comparisons to other tragic livestream deaths, including French influencer Raphael Graven, known as JP, who died in August after 10 days of extreme physical challenges that were broadcast live to viewers.
Authorities Investigate Possible Criminal Liability
Police are now examining whether anyone involved could face charges for inciting dangerous behavior.
Investigators have emphasized that this is Spain’s first recorded death linked to an extreme online challenge, highlighting the growing risks of internet-driven stunts and the influence of social media personalities on vulnerable viewers.
The Mossos d’Esquadra noted that the investigation will include the review of digital records, livestream footage, and witness statements to establish the full circumstances surrounding Jimenez’s death.
A Sobering Warning About Online Risks
The tragedy has sent shockwaves through Spain’s streaming community and raised urgent questions about the ethics of extreme challenges for cash online.
Families and experts warn that such content can put creators in life-threatening situations, with viewers sometimes treating serious risks as entertainment.
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