American Man Sentenced to 42 Years for Colombian DJ's Murder

John Poulos convicted of femicide and evidence tampering in the death of Valentina Trespalacios, drawing international attention.

John Poulos was arrested in Panama while attempting to flee to Turkey after the murder.
He was found guilty of aggravated femicide and concealing evidence by a Colombian court.
The case has sparked outrage among women's rights activists and highlighted femicide issues in Colombia.
Poulos' defense plans to appeal the sentence, arguing for a lesser charge of homicide.
The judge also prohibited Poulos from contacting the victim's family for 20 years and ordered his expulsion from Colombia after his sentence.