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Police Open Criminal Probe After Spanish Streamer Dies in Paid New Year’s Livestream

Officers later issued a public warning about viral stunts that risk serious harm.

Overview

  • Sergio Jiménez, 37, reportedly pledged to drink a bottle of whisky and up to six grams of cocaine within three hours for a private, pay-to-view audience.
  • His mother and brother found him unresponsive in their Vilanova i la Geltrú home with the phone still streaming and alcohol and cocaine visible, according to local reports.
  • Catalonia’s Mossos d’Esquadra have launched a criminal investigation and ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
  • Investigators are tracing payments and viewers tied to the private call, with reports saying donors provided the substances and paid to watch.
  • On January 6, police released a video cautioning against dangerous online challenges that can lead to intoxication, harm and legal consequences.