SANTO TOMÁS, ATLÁNTICO, COLOMBIA – JUNE 14, 2024 27-year-old Lilia Rosa Pertuz Castro was brutally murdered, with investigators suggesting the killing may have been part of a satanic ritual. She was found in a house she frequently visited, with her hands tied and her head severed. The body showed clear signs of torture, indicating extreme brutality.
The suspect is a man known as “El Chamo.” When apprehended, police found a short stabbing weapon and several injuries on his body. He was charged with murder with aggravating circumstances and severe torture.
- Lilia Rosa Pertuz Castro
- El Chamo
Neighbors reported that Lilia Rosa had arrived at the house the day before the murder, a fact confirmed by her friends. She left behind five daughters, the oldest being only 15 years old. The case shocked the community not only because of its brutality but also due to suspicions of a possible ritualistic element.

