Crime
Leaked Messages Between Coworker and Friend Reveal Chilling Setup in Murder of Influencer Valeria Marquez
JALISCO, Mexico — Popular social media influencer Valeria Marquez was tragically killed on May 13 while broadcasting a livestream to her followers from the salon where she worked.
The 23-year-old was gunned down inside Blossom the Beauty Lounge in Jalisco, in an apparent ambush that authorities are now investigating as a femicide.
Marquez, who had nearly 200,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, was known for her beauty tutorials, lifestyle content, and modeling posts.
On the day of her death, she was live on social media when a man posing as a gift delivery person arrived at the salon.
Moments later, he opened fire, striking her twice in the head and once in the chest, killing her instantly.
Several of her followers reportedly witnessed the horrifying incident as it unfolded on camera.
According to the Jalisco State Attorney General’s Office, the murder is being investigated as femicide, a classification used when women are targeted and killed because of their gender.
Authorities are now focused on unraveling the circumstances leading up to the attack — and disturbing new evidence suggests Marquez may have been set up by individuals close to her.
Emerging evidence includes leaked private messages between two women allegedly linked to Marquez: Erika, who worked with her and was present during the livestream, and Viviana, a friend who had reportedly sent Marquez a coffee and a stuffed animal earlier in the day.
Screenshots of their conversation, allegedly captured shortly before the murder, raise suspicions of a coordinated setup:
- Erika: “Everything has to go well, you understand? You don’t know the amount of trouble you’ll be in if it doesn’t go as planned.”
- Viviana: “Vivi, I’m afraid. What if they do something to me too?”
- Erika: “They won’t do anything to you. Just make sure you’re not next to her when they get there. Turn off her phone when they arrive.”
- Viviana: “Okay, I trust you, but all of this scares me.”
These chilling messages suggest that Marquez was lured into staying at the salon under the pretense of receiving an “expensive gift” — a ploy that allegedly culminated in her execution-style killing.
Witness accounts confirm that Erika, who was with Marquez before and during the livestream, abruptly ended the broadcast moments after the shots were fired.
Police have not yet announced any arrests, but are actively pursuing leads based on digital communications, witness testimony, and surveillance footage.
Authorities are working to verify the authenticity of the leaked messages and determine the roles of the individuals involved.
Valeria Marquez’s death has sparked outrage across social media platforms, with many demanding justice for the young influencer and drawing attention to the ongoing crisis of gender-based violence in Mexico.
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact local authorities.
Crime
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.