The death of Carolina Flores Gómez, a former Mexican beauty queen, has shocked the nation. The 27-year-old was found dead on April 15 in an apartment in Polanco, with a gunshot wound to the head, according to official reports. Witnesses claim that neither neighbors nor security personnel heard the gunshot, raising uncertainty about the circumstances of the incident.
The Attorney General’s Office of Mexico City has identified Érika María, Carolina’s mother-in-law, as a possible perpetrator of the attack, as she was present at the time of the incident. The victim’s boyfriend, Alejandro, reported his mother as the author of the crime. So far, no arrests have been made.
Carolina’s mother has begun organizing a peaceful march to demand justice. The protest poster reads: “Let her name not be just another statistic! Justice for Carolina Flores Gómez.” Meanwhile, the school she attended, El Tesoro del Saber, has expressed its sorrow and shared a heartfelt message in her memory. This tragic event resonates in a country where gender violence remains an alarming issue. The community is seeking answers and justice in this case.
