28-year-old influencer Yaya Gómez is murdered by her ex

• Yaya Gómez is murdered by her ex.
• Neighbors heard her screaming.
• The community demands justice.

Lisney Juliana Gómez, known as Yaya Gómez online, was found dead in her new apartment in Santa Marta, Colombia.

Neighbors reported hearing screaming during the night, just two days after she moved to the coastal town.

Her ex-boyfriend, Mario Bastidas is the main suspect in the terrible crime.

He allegedly strangled her and fled before later confessing to police.

Influencer Yaya Gómez is murdered

Bastidas, who was with Gómez the night before, fled the scene, but later turned himself in to the police and confessed that he had committed the murder.

He said it began with a heated argument and Gómez began hitting him in the face.

He admitted to strangling her and police said she also had multiple stab wounds from a sharp object.

After the murder, Bastidas sent a message confessing the crime to Gómez’s sister, providing the location of her body.

Bastidas turned himself in to the authorities

Subsequently, he sought refuge at a relative’s farm in Minca, a tourist town, according to The Sun.

Bastidas turned himself in to the authorities after the late influencer’s father threatened his family.

Colonel Yasid Montano, commander of the Metropolitan Police, confirmed that Bastidas faces charges of murder and femicide.

After surrendering to the authorities, Bastidas recorded a video apologizing to Gómez’s family saying he deeply regretted what had happened and denying that he is a violent person.

Yaya Gómez feared for her life

However, her family has suggested the influencer feared for her life.

Her uncle, José Gregorio Escobar, revealed that the last time they spoke, Gómez said that, if she wound up dead, her boyfriend would be the one responsible.

Close friends expressed outrage at what happened.

«She didn’t deserve that. People write to me to insult me ​​and tell me that she was on the wrong track,» said one of her friends, according to The Sun.

She is survived by her son

«She was murdered by her ex-partner, a jerk who never loved her or valued her,» her friend went on, «I hope justice is done.»

Yaya Gómez is popular on Instagram and TikTok. She leaves behind a two-year-old son.

Authorities from the Secretariat of Women and Gender Equality of Santa Marta assured that they were working to safeguard him.

They confirmed that they are coordinating with the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare.

The video of Bastidas’ apology is circulating online

The tragic crime has shocked the community, sparking a call for justice and repudiation of domestic violence.

The loss of Yaya Gómez, who gained fame on social media, leaves a painful void among her followers and loved ones.

Meanwhile, the video of her alleged murderer’s apology is circulating on social media.

«I feel very sorry for the events and I simply want to ask forgiveness from everyone, from God, from Santa Marta, I have never been a violent person,» Bastidas said.

Saying goodbye to Yaya

Yaya’s followers have been leaving goodbye messages on social media.

Her Instagram posts are filling up with condolences.

«We are going to miss you, beautiful girl.» «See you always.» «What sad news.» «Rest in peace.» «God welcome her into your kingdom.» «How sad.»

To see the video of Mario Bastidas click HERE