Columbian police say they made a significant arrest this week following the arrest of a known gang hitwoman who is allegedly related to many murders across the country.
Karen Juliet Ojeda Rodríguez, 22, was arrested by Magdalena Medio region police, along with an accused associate “Leopoldo.”
Ojeda Rodríguez, sometimes known as “La Muñeca” or “The Doll,” was arrested and a 9mm handgun is being probed for potential links to crimes in Barrancabermeja.
En flagrancia fue capturada una mujer alias “La Muñeca” y “Leopoldo” con un arma de fuego en #Barrancabermeja. #SeguridadEnElTerritorio pic.twitter.com/sUrtS45Wkh
— Departamento de Policía Magdalena Medio (@PoliciaDEMAM) December 1, 2024
According to a Colombian newspaper, she is the gang’s second in charge, known as “Los de la M.” According to the publication, she led targeted murders and even killed her ex-boyfriend.