Authorities are continuing a complex investigation into the death of Kevin Santiago Ángel Garzón, a 31-year-old educator who served at a school in the Bosa locality. The case, which has drawn significant attention, follows the disappearance and subsequent discovery of the teacher’s remains.
Garzón was last seen on Wednesday, May 20, in the Gran Colombiano neighborhood after completing a workout at a local gym. His disappearance led to five days of uncertainty until his identity was confirmed by the National Institute of Legal Medicine on Monday, May 25, through fingerprint comparison.
Evidence and Surveillance Findings
The investigation is heavily reliant on surveillance footage that allows the CTI to reconstruct events at a three-story residence in the La Rivera neighborhood of Kennedy. Video sequences reportedly show the teacher entering the home with a woman he likely knew.
Further footage recorded at 12:50 a.m. On Thursday, May 21, shows an individual on a bicycle entering the house after monitoring the surroundings. Shortly after, three men were observed leaving the property carrying a brown travel suitcase topped with an orange towel.
Technical analysis suggests a taxi arrived at the residence at 1:45 a.m. That same morning to collect the suitcase. Criminalistic tracking indicates the vehicle traveled approximately 4.6 kilometers over ten minutes to a wooded area in the Tintal 2 sector, where the body was eventually discovered by citizens on Friday, May 22.
A Loss to the Community
Beyond his role as a teacher, Garzón was a prominent figure in the “Comandos Azules” Millonarios fan organization. He used his professional training in Physical Education to lead social transformation and mental health initiatives through music and sports.
Friends and colleagues described him as a unique individual who contributed to social projects in localities such as Teusaquillo. Those close to him noted that there were no known prior threats against his safety before his disappearance.
The Path Forward
The investigation remains active as forensic experts conduct complementary studies to determine the exact cause of death, as the body showed signs of violence and incineration. While three people have been indicted by the Attorney General’s Office, no arrests have been made at this time.
The progress of the case may depend on the final forensic reports and the continued analysis of the surveillance data collected from the Kennedy locality.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kevin Santiago Ángel Garzón reported missing?
He was reported missing on Wednesday, May 20, after being seen in the Gran Colombiano neighborhood. - How many people are currently facing charges in this case?
According to sources from the Attorney General’s Office, three people have been indicted, though no arrests have been performed yet. - Where was the body discovered?
The remains were found on May 22 in a wooded, difficult-to-access area in the Tintal 2 sector of the Kennedy locality.
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