A former beauty queen was discovered deceased in a high-end apartment in Mexico City, having sustained a gunshot wound. Identified as Carolina Flores Gómez, 27, the tragic incident is now under investigation as a suspected homicide, with her mother-in-law emerging as the primary suspect.
Carolina, a model and influencer, was found lifeless with a head injury last Wednesday at a prestigious residential complex in Polanco, known for its affluence and safety. Authorities confirmed her demise at the scene.
Authorities have disclosed that Carolina’s mother-in-law, named Erika María, is the prime suspect in the case, having been present in the residence at the time along with her son, Alejandro, the victim’s partner.
There is scrutiny over a delay in reporting the shooting, as it was not brought to light until the day after the incident, when Alejandro raised the alarm. Both the mother-in-law and Carolina’s husband are subjects of questioning regarding the events leading up to the tragedy.
Despite security personnel at the building claiming no knowledge of gunshots or suspicious activities, forensic teams and ballistics experts have meticulously searched the apartment for potential evidence.
Marina del Pilar Ávila, governor of Carolina’s native Baja California, has urged a thorough and immediate inquiry into the matter, emphasizing the importance of holding perpetrators of crimes against women accountable and expressing condolences to the bereaved family.
Carolina, who achieved recognition as Miss Teen Universe for Baja California in 2017 and won several local titles in Ensenada, was a prominent figure in her community. Her untimely demise has reignited public concern over gender-based violence in Mexico, highlighting that even upscale areas like Polanco are not shielded from such tragic incidents. The investigation is ongoing.