A filming session for the series ‘Sin senos sí hay paraíso’ ended in a violent tragedy last Saturday, April 18, in the Los Laches neighborhood of central Bogotá. An armed assailant attacked members of the production crew, resulting in the deaths of two workers and the eventual death of the attacker.
A Brutal and Sudden Assault
The victims have been identified as 45-year-old Henry Alberto Benavides Cárdenas, a truck driver for the production, and 18-year-old Nicolás Francisco Perdomo Corrales, a production assistant. Both were employed by the production company Tis Studios.
Security camera footage obtained by authorities reveals the sudden nature of the attack. The video shows the assailant passing by Benavides, who was smoking near a fence, before turning back and slitting the driver’s throat without speaking.
Profile of the Aggressor
Authorities have identified the attacker as 24-year-old Josué Cubillos Gaviria. Judicial sources indicate that Cubillos struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues.
Records indicate that Cubillos had at least three admissions to clinical centers during 2024 and 2025. He had been hospitalized and diagnosed with at least three mental health treatment behaviors, though he was not a homeless person and was part of the contributory health regime.
Defense and Legal Consequences
During the struggle, a third crew member was injured with what appeared to be a scalpel. Sources close to the production state that the crew acted in self-defense to stop the attacker, who was ultimately killed.
General Giovanni Cristancho, commander of the Bogotá Police, has ruled out robbery as a motive, describing the event as a case of intolerance. Currently, four individuals remain in the custody of authorities in connection with the death of the aggressor.
Potential Next Steps
The investigation may now focus on the legal determination of self-defense for the four crew members currently in custody. Authorities could further analyze the medical records of Josué Cubillos Gaviria to understand the systemic failures that led to the attack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the victims of the attack?
The victims were Henry Alberto Benavides Cárdenas, a 45-year-old truck driver, and Nicolás Francisco Perdomo Corrales, an 18-year-old production assistant, both working for Tis Studios.
What was the motive behind the violence?
General Giovanni Cristancho of the Bogotá Police discarded the possibility of robbery, stating that the attack was a case of intolerance.
What happened to the attacker?
Josué Cubillos Gaviria was killed during the incident after production crew members fought back in what they describe as self-defense.
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