TUMBES, PERU – MAY 13, 2024 The businessman, Jairo Vigil, had an extreme argument with his Ecuadorian wife, Martha Arvijos. The incident occurred inside a well-known restaurant they both own. In the security footage, Jairo can be seen threatening her with a gun. He then opens fire and his wife falls dead to the ground. He realizes what he just did and commits suicide. Their bodies were found the next day by restaurant employees. Thanks to a security camera, the police soon manage to solve the case.
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