Bogotá, Colombia – The name of Angie Xiomara Valencia was given on social networks as that of a cheerful, lively and ambitious girl, a young woman who dreamed of achieving many things in life. She had an attractive personality, a sense of humor that made you feel good in her presence, and a special ability to connect with those around her. But behind this brilliant portrait, a painful story emerged that has shocked the entire country. At the center of this tragedy lies the name of a man who many today see as a symbol of horror and betrayal: Víctor Cardona, the person who, according to investigations, did the worst thing imaginable to Angie.
Angie Xiomara was only 24 years old. She was a university student, passionate about art and cooking, and maintained a strong presence on social networks, where she shared moments of her life with a rare naturalness. For some time, she was in a relationship with Víctor Cardona, a man 12 years her senior, who seemed stable and “kind” to everyone around her. But behind this outward facade that conveyed security and care, a dark and violent reality hid.
According to Angie’s close friends, the girl had begun to show warning signs: gradual isolation from others, constant anxiety and a permanent state of attention and fear. “She told us that he was jealous, that he didn’t like her talking to others, that he checked her cell phone. But she also said that she loved him very much… and that she would come back to him again and again,” says a friend who preferred to remain anonymous. This description shows a relationship where love and fear were mixed, and where any attempt to seek support often ended in a return to her partner, despite warnings.
Last Sunday, everything reached a point of no return. Angie was found dead in the apartment she shared with Víctor, north of Bogotá. Her body showed signs of physical violence and strangulation. The crime scene left authorities speechless, faced with a horrifying picture that showed the extreme violence the girl had experienced. Cardona had disappeared, leaving behind a huge void and unclear questions about the motives and reasons for this terrible act. The investigation is ongoing, as Angie’s family and friends try to understand how someone who seemed ordinary could hide such a dangerous nature.