A femicide in the San Pedro Mártir neighborhood has shaken Cartagena, occurring on Mother's Day.

News: The victim, identified as Miladis Teresa Moreno Torres, 47, lost her life at the hands of her partner. A march organized by "No Es Hora De Callar" in Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca. Photo: MAURICIO LEON / EL TIEMPO. JOURNALIST 11.05.2026 15:02 Updated: 11.05.2026 15:22 Mother's Day, traditionally a celebration of the home's foundation, turned into a day of horror for residents of the San Pedro Mártir neighborhood, Nelson Arango sector, in the capital of Bolívar. What should have been a family gathering ended in another case of femicide in Cartagena, a tragedy that highlights the persistent vulnerability of women in the domestic sphere. The victim, identified as Miladis Teresa Moreno Torres, 47, lost her life at the hands of her partner of the past 14 years. The crime, described by authorities as an act of extreme violence, occurred approximately at 10:00 PM inside the home shared by the couple. READ ALSO: A brutal attack within the home. Authorities are investigating cases of abuse that occurred in the Nariño department. Photo: No es Hora de Callar / EL TIEMPO. Details provided by General Gelver Yecid Peña Araque, commander of the Metropolitan Police of Cartagena, paint a gruesome scene. Moreno Torres sustained more than 10 stab wounds during a domestic violence incident. Although the officer refrained from detailing the full extent of the attacks out of respect for the privacy of the family, he confirmed that the severity of the injuries was fatal. The alleged attacker, whose identity is still being withheld, attempted to flee after the attack, but was intercepted by an angry mob that tried to lynch him. The suspect was attacked with blunt objects and sharp weapons by residents of the area until police patrols managed to extract him. He is currently under custody in a medical center and will be handed over to the Attorney General's Office to answer for the crime of aggravated femicide. READ ALSO: A look at gender-based violence. The murder of Miladis Moreno is not an isolated incident, but rather adds to a worrying statistic of violence against women in the capital of Bolívar. So far in 2026, four women have been murdered in the city and its surrounding areas: Esilda del Carmen Reyes Martínez (67 years old): Victim of a gunshot wound during a robbery in the Ternera neighborhood. Damaris Marrugo Cabarcas (50 years old): Died after being hit by a stray bullet in the La María neighborhood. Elismeys del Carmen Villa Miranda (43 years old): Died in a confusing incident in the 7 de Agosto neighborhood. Miladis Teresa Moreno Torres (47 years old): The first case classified as femicide this year. When comparing these figures with the end of the previous year, the situation remains critical. In 2025, Cartagena recorded 19 homicides of women, four of which were classified under the "pink law" as femicides. READ ALSO: Justice and protection. General Peña Araque emphasized that the suspect is awaiting preliminary hearings before a judge of guarantees. Meanwhile, women's groups and human rights defenders in the city have made a strong call for strengthening support and prevention measures in cases of domestic violence. This new femicide in San Pedro Mártir leaves an irreparable void in a family and a deep wound in Cartagena society, which today is asking how many early warning signs were ignored before the attacker decided to end Miladis' life after more than a decade of living together. Documentary by journalist Jineth Bedoya. Photo: Cartagena. Follow all the information from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. EL TIEMPO NEWSLETTERS: Subscribe to our newsletters and receive news in your email according to your interests. Stay informed with what really matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWS: Follow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Stay always updated with the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPP: Join the El Tiempo channel on WhatsApp to stay up-to-date with the most relevant news. EL TIEMPO APP: Stay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL: Reliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and access our journalistic content without limits.