Two teenage girls have tragically lost their lives, and the international pursuit of the alleged killer has concluded in London. Zulma Guzman Castro, a 54-year-old entrepreneur, stands accused of using poisoned raspberries to murder the girls, following a complicated relationship with one of the victim’s fathers.
Despite her polished appearance on Shark Tank, where she sought investment for her business, Castro’s close associates describe a different persona behind closed doors. Allegations suggest she would dismiss her employees to indulge in intimate moments with her lover at her home office.
Denying all charges as mere gossip, the accused murderer was apprehended in London after a dramatic incident on Battersea Bridge. The families of the victims are hopeful for closure as the case unfolds.
The tragic events unfolded in a Bogota apartment where the girls, Ines de Bedout, 14, and Emilia Forero, 13, succumbed to the poisoned raspberries delivered to them. The toxic substance injected into the fruit led to the untimely deaths of the girls, while two others survived but suffered lasting injuries.
The motive behind the heinous act is believed to be linked to a past rift between Castro and Juan de Bedout, the father of one of the victims. Allegations of thallium poisoning in another case are being revisited by authorities.
Amidst the accusations, Castro has vehemently defended her innocence, citing a tumultuous past relationship with Juan. Her former employees have shared insights into her contentious management style and financial struggles.
Following her apprehension in the UK, Castro faces extradition to Colombia to face trial for the alleged crimes. The significant public interest in the case has prompted authorities to emphasize the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.