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Judge Vivian Polanía Found Dead in Cúcuta as Probe Eyes Possible Overdose

Investigators report no visible signs of violence at the apartment, with forensic testing continuing.

Overview

  • The Cúcuta magistrate was discovered deceased on December 17 in her home, and her two-month-old son was found alive and taken to hospital care.
  • Police say suicide, homicide, natural causes, and substance use all remain under review, and preliminary accounts mention a small packet of cocaine found in the room.
  • Authorities are analyzing security-camera footage, and the last known contact was around 8 p.m. the night before when a protection officer delivered food later found untouched.
  • After repeated failed attempts to reach her the next day, security personnel alerted her mother and building staff, who contacted police to access the apartment.
  • Audio recordings circulating online that attribute threats to a partner have not been authenticated by the Fiscalía, and officials have not announced a cause of death.