Rubén Villalobos Herrera (born 1983), known as The Black Canes Monster, is a Colombian serial killer and rapist.[1]
Rubén Villalobos Herrera | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1983 (age 40–41) |
| Other names | "The Black Canes Monster" |
| Conviction(s) | Murder |
| Criminal penalty | Awaiting sentencing |
| Details | |
| Victims | 9 |
Span of crimes | 2012–2017 |
| Country | Colombia |
| State(s) | Meta |
Rapes and murders edit
Herrera committed the rapes and murders between 2012 and 2017, in a sector known as "The Black Canes", located in Villavicencio.[2] All of the victims were randomly selected women, with their ages approximately being between 20 and 70.[3] His modus operandi was to approach women with the excuse of transporting them for free to their homes using his motorcycle, which was the average means of transportation for the company he worked for. Herrera would then deviate from the route with the women on board and drove them to distant and isolated places, such as potreros. There, he raped and then killed them using stones, before continuing to rape the victims' bodies.[2][4]
Although 11 murders were reported, two of his potential victims managed to escape.[5]
Trial and conviction edit
Villalobos Herrera was captured by officials of the Office of the Attorney General of Colombia and the Sijin in Covisán, Meta Department. At first, he was found guilty of femicide, attempted murder and violation of a corpse,[6] and subsequently sent to prison, where he is currently awaiting the final sentence, ranging from 41 to 50 years imprisonment.[7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ El monstruo de Caños Negros: violador y asesino en serie de mujeres Caracol Televisión. Consultado el 8 de mayo de 2019.
- ^ a b Cae el presunto asesino de 11 mujeres en Villavicencio Semana. Consultado el 8 de mayo de 2019.
- ^ Orlando Correa (1 de junio de 2017). Cayó en Villavicencio hombre acusado de violar y asesinar por lo menos 11 mujeres El diario del llano. Consultado el 8 de mayo de 2019.
- ^ Cárcel a hombre acusado de violar y matar a 9 mujeres, incluso a una abuelita Pulzo. Consultado el 8 de mayo de 2019.
- ^ Enviaron a la cárcel al 'monstruo de Caños Negros' en Villavicencio RCN Radio. Consultado el 8 de mayo de 2019.
- ^ Cayó feminicida y violador en serie que aterrorizaba a Villavicencio Diario del Sur. Consultado el 8 de mayo de 2019.
- ^ A la cárcel el 'Monstruo de Caños Negros', Meta HSBNoticias.com. Consultado el 8 de mayo de 2019.