UK Scientist Found Dismembered in Colombia Stream During Holiday

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A UK-based scientist was found brutally murdered and dismembered while on holiday in Santa Marta, Colombia. Officials reported that the victim’s head, hands, and feet were recovered from a suitcase that had been dumped into a stream, with searches ongoing for the remaining body parts.

The incident has prompted local authorities to take action, with Santa Marta’s mayor, Carlos Pinedo Cuello, announcing a reward of 50 million Colombian pesos (approximately £10,000) for information leading to the identification and arrest of those responsible. He emphasized the city's commitment to addressing crime, stating, “This crime will not go unpunished. Criminals must know that in Santa Marta, criminality has no place.”

The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was a trained biologist, and details surrounding the circumstances of the murder remain unclear as investigations continue. Local police are actively working to gather evidence and bring the perpetrators to justice, in line with the mayor's directive to enhance collaboration among authorities.

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