A twisted individual posing as disabled to befriend elderly victims and gain their trust confessed to finding peace in the sight of blood. Juan Carlos Villa Cardona, a serial killer from Colombia, expressed no remorse for his 11 murders, likening humans to chickens.
Villa, speaking on the Más Allá del Silencio podcast from prison, described how blood calmed him, comparing it to the satisfaction of drinking water when thirsty. His spree of terror between March 2012 and September 2023 claimed the lives of 10 elderly individuals and one minor.
The killer’s modus operandi was deceptively simple yet effective. By feigning deaf-muteness and seeking help for his ill mother, Villa gained access to isolated homes like La Paloma in Santa Rosa de Cabal. Once inside, his demeanor shifted drastically, leading to brutal attacks on his victims.
In one instance, three victims were discovered with fatal stab wounds, their bodies showing signs of a violent struggle. Villa, unapologetic in prison interviews, equated humans to chickens and justified his actions with a distorted religious belief, claiming his victims deserved punishment.
Psychologist Jessica Riaño suggested that Villa’s disturbing behavior stemmed from a traumatic childhood marked by abandonment and resentment towards the elderly. Despite a lengthy prison sentence, Villa’s bitterness towards his family grew, especially after being betrayed by his brothers for a monetary reward.
Villa Cardona vowed revenge on his siblings, expressing a desire to harm them in the future. His deep-seated hatred and disturbed mindset continue to reveal a chilling portrait of a remorseless killer driven by past trauma and twisted beliefs.