New Details Revealed in the Death of Two Sisters in Malambo
The investigation into the murder of two sisters, ages 15 and 17, in Malambo, Atlántico, is progressing. Arrests, confessions, and new leads have emerged
The case of sisters Sherryidan Sofía and Keyla Nicolle Hernández Noriega, ages 15 and 17, continues to shock the department of Atlántico. The teenagers disappeared on February 17, during the closing festivities of Carnival in Barranquilla, and days later the tragic outcome of their story came to light.
According to the authorities' investigation, the young women were found eleven days after their disappearance, buried on a property in the municipality of Malambo, Atlántico. The discovery allowed for the initiation of a legal process that has revealed new details about what happened.
Amid the investigation, the Barranquilla Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of a 19-year-old man identified as Juan David Taboada Olivera, known as “Tata,” as well as the apprehension of a 17-year-old minor who is also allegedly involved in the crime.
During the court hearings, the Prosecutor's Office presented several pieces of evidence pointing to the detainees' participation in the double homicide. Among the evidence are cell phone records and witness testimonies, in addition to confessions that reportedly allowed investigators to reconstruct part of what happened. According to the version of events presented during the proceedings, the teenagers were allegedly tricked into meeting with the suspects and were subsequently attacked with a firearm.
The investigation also revealed that two of the alleged perpetrators had romantic relationships with the young women, which would have facilitated contact prior to the crime. The victims' mother stated that her daughters had shown her their partners via their phones.
The case took a new turn when it was learned that another of those involved, a young Venezuelan man identified as Aldelso Fabián Nava Díaz, alias “Fabián,” had fled to Venezuela after the events. Later, authorities reported that the minor was killed in an operation in Maracaibo, while the investigation into the crime continued.
The Prosecutor's Office continues to gather evidence and testimonies to fully clarify the case and determine the responsibilities of all those involved in the murder of the two teenagers.