Colombian authorities are investigating the demise {of professional} boxer Yeiner Andrés Gómez Sandoval, whose dismembered stays had been recovered from the Magdalena River close to Soledad, within the Atlántico division, on Could 11. The invention got here roughly a day after Gómez Sandoval competed in his first skilled bout in Barranquilla.
In response to reporting by Colombian retailers and wire protection picked up by The Solar and the Every day Categorical, fishermen discovered a torso and extra stays floating within the river. The Policía Nacional confirmed the physique was recognized by the boxer’s mom by a number of distinctive tattoos, together with a snake throughout the torso, a dragon’s head on the shoulder, his brother Cristian’s identify on the neck, and a coronary heart on the chest.
The Struggle and the Disappearance
Gómez Sandoval, listed as 28 by some retailers and 25 by others, fought in the principle occasion of the WBA Future Champions Colombia card on the Cuadrilátero gymnasium in Barranquilla on Could 9. He misplaced a unanimous choice to Leider Galvis in what was his skilled debut. His report and bout historical past are listed on BoxRec.
Native stories point out Gómez Sandoval returned dwelling to the Carrizal neighborhood of Barranquilla after the battle, hung out with household, and was final seen leaving the residence later that day. He didn’t return.
Coach’s Account
His coach, Miguel Ángel Guzmán, instructed Colombian media he was unaware of any threats made in opposition to the fighter and had no info suggesting Gómez Sandoval was concerned in a dispute. Guzmán described him as targeted on constructing an expert profession following the debut loss.
No motive has been publicly established by investigators, and as of reporting, no arrests have been introduced. Authorities in Atlántico are treating the case as a murder.
Investigation
The Fiscalía Normal de la Nación and the Policía Nacional are main the inquiry. Forensic groups are working to find out a timeline between the boxer’s final confirmed sighting and the restoration of the stays. Investigators haven’t disclosed whether or not they’re pursuing particular leads related to the boxing card, his private life, or organized crime exercise within the area.
Barranquilla and the encompassing Atlántico division have seen elevated charges of violent crime in recent times, with the Magdalena River figuring into a number of earlier murder instances documented by Colombian authorities.
