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Colombian ‘Viuda Negra’ Suspect Detained in Buenos Aires After Border Capture

She now faces charges in Buenos Aires after investigators say she drugged and robbed at least eight men following dating-app meetings.

Detuvieron a una viuda negra cuando intentaba escaparse a Bolivia.
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La sospechosa. (Policía de la Ciudad)
Atraparon a Heidi, la “viuda negra” colombiana, cuando intentaba escapar a Bolivia

Overview

  • Gendarmería Nacional intercepted her at the La Quiaca crossing on July 30 as she tried to flee to Bolivia.
  • Her case is before Juzgado Nacional en lo Criminal y Correccional N°40 in Buenos Aires on active robbery warrants tied to the ‘viuda negra’ method.
  • Authorities seized an iPhone 15 Pro Max and her Colombian passport during the arrest and recovered additional valuables in earlier searches.
  • Police traced her movements by analyzing cellphone antenna data and coordinating operations between Jujuy and Buenos Aires units.
  • Investigators allege she met victims through a dating app, sedated them and stole items ranging from jewelry and electronics to club membership and SUBE transit cards.