LA PAZ, CESAR, COLOMBIA – MARCH 29, 2026 37-year-old Miguel Ángel Mindiola couldn’t handle the breakup with his wife and decided to take a desperate step. He shot himself in the head with his pistol while video calling her. His last words can be translated as “You told me to kill myself.”
Miguel Ángel Mindiola
Miguel was found dead by his brother, who became worried because he hadn’t seen him for a long time. By the time he found him, Miguel was already showing no signs of life. His ex-wife reportedly did not contact the police, even though she witnessed it.
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