Colombian authorities have arrested Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodriguez, a 23-year-old woman known by her alias “La Muñeca” (The Doll), in connection with a string of targeted killings allegedly orchestrated by a local criminal gang. Among the crimes linked to her is the assassination of her ex-boyfriend in a carefully planned ambush, according to multiple local media reports.
Ojeda Rodriguez has been labeled a “dangerous hitwoman” by authorities and is believed to be a key figure in the operations of Los de la M, a gang operating in the municipality of Barrancabermeja. According to reports from **Libertad Digital**, she played a leading role in coordinating assassinations and expanding her influence by leading a group of hitmen to carry out violent attacks in the region.
One of the most notable crimes linked to “La Muñeca” occurred on July 23 in Piedecuesta, a rural area in Colombia. According to police, Ojeda Rodriguez lured her ex-boyfriend, Deyvy Jesús, to meet her under the pretense of resolving a financial dispute.
Unaware of the trap, Jesús arrived at the meeting point only to be fatally shot in a drive-by attack orchestrated by two men on a motorcycle. Investigators allege that the ambush was planned and ordered by Ojeda Rodriguez, as detailed by **Magdalena Medio Police**.
Ojeda Rodriguez was apprehended alongside two alleged accomplices: Paula Valentina Joya Rueda, 24, known as “La Gorda Sicaria” (The Fat Hitwoman), and a man identified as “Leopoldo.” During their arrests, police seized a revolver and a 9mm pistol, which are now being analyzed to determine whether they were used in any of the recent killings.
“With the capture of alias La Muñeca and alias Leopoldo, a period of calm has been created in the region. These arrests mark significant progress in dismantling the criminal structures responsible for recent homicides,” said Lieutenant Colonel Mauricio Herrera of the Magdalena Medio Police, as reported by **Infobae**.
Bucaramanga, located near the areas where Ojeda Rodriguez operated, has been grappling with high rates of violence. With a population of just over 1.3 million, the city has reported a homicide approximately every three days, according to **World Population Review**.
Law enforcement authorities hope that the arrest of “The Doll” and her associates will reduce violence in the region and disrupt the operations of the Los de la M gang.
Officials have not yet disclosed the specific charges Ojeda Rodriguez and her accomplices will face. However, police are continuing their investigation into her alleged involvement in multiple murders and other criminal activities tied to gang-related violence.
This high-profile arrest sheds light on the increasing presence of women in organized crime networks in Colombia, often taking on roles traditionally dominated by men. Authorities remain committed to dismantling such networks and restoring safety to affected communities.
