Colombian authorities have announced the arrest of a woman suspected of being

a hitwoman linked to a criminal gang.

The shocking news has left many questioning the extent of her alleged crimes.

The Departamento de Policía Magdalena Medio made the announcement on social media on December 1.

They reported arresting a woman believed to be between 22 and 23 years old,

identified as Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodríguez.

She is suspected of being the infamous hitwoman known as ‘La Muñeca,’

which translates to ‘The Doll.’
According to the police statement, Rodríguez was arrested ‘red-handed’

in Barranca Bermeja, reportedly carrying a firearm.

The weapon, a 9mm handgun, was confiscated and is undergoing ballistics

testing to determine if it has been used in criminal activities.

The arrest didn’t occur in isolation. Two other individuals were also

detained. One is an associate known as ‘Leopoldo,’ and the other is

24-year-old Paula Valentina Joya Rueda, who allegedly goes by the nickname Gorda Sicaria, or ‘Fat Hitwoman.’

Reports suggest Rodríguez began her alleged career as a hitwoman at just 18 years old.

Over the years, she is believed to have built a small but efficient network

of hitmen operating in Barranca Bermeja, a municipality in Colombia.
Authorities have accused Rodríguez of executing several murders on behalf

of a gang called Los de la M.

The killings are allegedly tied to an ongoing turf war for control over drug

trafficking routes in the region.

One particularly notable accusation involves her ex-partner,

Deyvy Jesús García Palomino, who was ambushed and fatally shot on July 23 this year.

Palomino, known as ‘Orejas’ or ‘Ears,’ reportedly fell victim to two motorbike-riding

assailants who left him with fatal gunshot wounds. The details surrounding his

death paint a grim picture of the escalating violence in the area, with

Rodríguez now facing charges related to his killing. Palomino was rushed

to a nearby hospital after the attack but tragically succumbed to his injuries.

His death added to the mounting evidence authorities have gathered against

Rodríguez and her alleged associate, Rueda.

Both women have now been charged with aggravated homicide, marking a significant step forward in addressing the violence plaguing the region.

Lieutenant Colonel Mauricio Herrera described the arrests as a critical breakthrough in the fight against murder, as reported by CBS News. Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera, an academic specializing in criminal organizations, provided insight into the unique challenges of tackling such crimes.

She explained: “Sometimes, criminal organizations offer some women the opportunity to develop a leadership scheme.”

“And since prejudice and machismo make them invisible in some way — they can advance in those activities without being seen.

“And that is one thing that we have to increasingly understand.”