Weapon test hours before the Calvary crime in Cartagena

Published on June 27, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

The trial for the murder that occurred in October 2015 in the Calvario area of Cartagena progresses with compelling evidence. The accused, a friend of the victim, tested a firearm hours before the crime. The victim was a drug trafficking intermediary and supplied him with drugs. Experts found gunshot residue in a car and the accused's fingerprints on documents related to narcotics. Violence linked to drug trafficking continues to affect public safety.

night scene in narrow alley of Calvario district Cartagena, man testing handgun in dim streetlight, muzzle flash illuminating cobblestones and brick walls, bullet casing ejecting mid-air, shadow of second figure watching from corner, forensic evidence later visible: gunshot residue on car dashboard and fingerprints on drug ledgers, cinematic crime scene photography style, high contrast shadows, gritty photorealistic texture, warm sodium lamps contrasting cool blue night, motion frozen in time, technical evidence details subtly integrated into environment

Ballistic expertise and residue analysis at the crime scene 🔍

Forensic investigation has been key. Experts analyzed gunshot residue in the suspect's vehicle, compatible with the weapon used. The accused's fingerprints on drug accounting documents were also compared, reinforcing the connection to drug trafficking. These technical tests, along with the timeline of events, allow the prosecution to reconstruct the accused's movements. The trial focuses on demonstrating premeditation and the direct link to the drug trafficking environment.

The accused's accelerated shooting course: free trial included 😅

It seems the accused wanted to make sure the weapon worked before the crime. Like a demanding customer testing a product before buying it. What he didn't calculate is that leaving a trail of gunpowder in the car is as discreet as wearing a sign that says I killed here. Now, the experts have given him a target shooting demonstration with his own evidence. Too bad he didn't also test the vehicle's security system.