Femicide in Cuba: The killer of a young woman in Holguín turns himself in to authorities

Omar Torres Durán and the victim had a relationship, but the young woman ended it, and he couldn't accept that. That's why he went to her house in the early morning, taking advantage of the fact that she was alone.

Elizabeth Ramírez y Omar Torres Durán © Facebook / revolico holguin / Cubano Hackeo y Cazador-Cazado / Facebook
Elizabeth Ramírez and Omar Torres DuránPhoto © Facebook / revolico holguin / Cubano Hackeo y Cazador-Cazado / Facebook

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A man who murdered his ex-partner in Cacocúm, a municipality in Holguín, surrendered to the authorities hours after committing the crime.

The individual, named Omar Torres Durán, was embittered because Elizabeth Ramírez had ended their romantic relationship, and he decided to go to her house early Thursday morning, taking advantage of the fact that she was alone.

According to the official pro-government profile on Facebook "Cazador-Cazado," initially he just wanted to scare her into coming back to him. However, things escalated when she managed to get outside to safety.

"In his attempt to keep her, he ended up injuring her with a knife, leaving her abandoned and later found by other people, although she was no longer alive," the post details.

Finally, Torres Durán turned himself in to the police.

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The city of Cacocum is in shock over the brutal murder of the young woman. Initially, there were speculations that she might have been the victim of a criminal during a robbery attempt, but the truth is now known.

Their family and loved ones are demanding justice.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Murder in Cacocum, Holguín, and Gender Violence in Cuba

Who was the victim of the murder in Cacocum, Holguín?

The victim was Elizabeth Ramírez, a young Cuban who was murdered by her ex-partner, Omar Torres Durán, in her home in Cacocum, Holguín.

What motivated the murder of Elizabeth Ramírez?

The murder was motivated by the resentment of Omar Torres Durán, who could not accept Elizabeth Ramírez's decision to end their romantic relationship. In an attempt to keep her, he ultimately fatally injured her with a knife.

What was the reaction of the Cacocum community after the murder?

The Cacocum community was in shock from the brutal murder. Initially, it was believed to be a robbery attempt, but once the truth came to light, the family and friends of Elizabeth Ramírez demanded justice.

How is the Cuban government addressing gender-based violence?

Although the Cuban government has established a national system for the registration and monitoring of gender violence, the effectiveness of these measures has been called into question. Femicide is not classified as a specific crime in the Cuban Penal Code, which limits legal and preventive actions.

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