Wake for Yuly Avilés in Bogotá and transfer to Guamo following femicide in Bosa
The family of Yuly Yaneth Avilés Cornelia confirmed details of her funeral arrangements in Bogotá before the transfer to Guamo, Tolima. She was attacked with a bladed weapon in Bosa Porvenir.
Funeral arrangements for TransMilenio worker killed in Bosa: wake in Bogotá and burial in Guamo
The family of Yuly Yaneth Avilés Cornelia, a 37-year-old woman from the hamlet of La Chamba in Guamo, Tolima, confirmed details of her funeral services following her murder in Bogotá, according to reports from pulzo.com.
The wake will take place this Friday, 30 October at Capillas de la Fe, Santa Mónica branch, in the Salón Imperial Perpetuo Socorro, located at carrera 70B number 26-26 Sur, between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. A Ceremony of Light in her memory is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
Early Saturday morning, 31 October, at 4:00 a.m., the body will be transferred to the municipality of Guamo. The formal invitation was made by Yuly's children and siblings, who took charge of disseminating details of the service.
The attack and preceding circumstances
Avilés Cornelia worked as an operator for the TransMilenio system. According to accounts from her relatives, in the days before the crime she had ended a romantic relationship and, seeking protection, took refuge with her three children in the home of a trusted person.
The attack occurred in a residence in the Bosa Porvenir sector, in the south of Bogotá. The victim received four wounds from a bladed weapon. Despite receiving assistance and medical attention, the injuries proved fatal.
Suspect identified and investigation ongoing
Family members identified Edwin Murcia as Yuly's last romantic partner and mentioned his name in connection with the incident. After the assault, the alleged perpetrator fled the scene.
Authorities are continuing investigations to clarify the facts, examine any prior history, and determine legal responsibility. Yuly's family stated that they will continue demanding justice for her death.
The community of Guamo is preparing to pay her a final tribute. Her three children and other loved ones await answers about what happened.
Source: Google News CO — Bogotá