Moments After Antonio Cuadros Murder: Cali Relative
- CALI, Colombia (AP) — Antonio Picros, a relative of Lyan José Hortúa, who was recently kidnapped and released, was murdered May 21 at the Roma Cafeteria in the...
- The recordings show a chaotic scene as witnesses attempted to aid the victims, and police arrived.
- Picros was attacked by two armed men while having breakfast.
Relative of kidnapped Boy Killed in Cali; Kidnapping Tied to Drug Trafficking Past
Table of Contents
- Relative of kidnapped Boy Killed in Cali; Kidnapping Tied to Drug Trafficking Past
- Kidnapping in Cali: A Q&A on the Case and it’s Drug Trafficking Ties
- What happened in Cali, Colombia, involving a kidnapped boy and his family?
- Who was Antonio Picros,and what was his role in the kidnapping case?
- When was Lyan José Hortúa kidnapped, and how long was he held?
- What is the suspected motive behind lyan José Hortúa’s kidnapping?
- Who was José leonardo Hortúa Blandón (“Mascota”)?
- What happened to Lyan’s mother, Angie Bonilla, after her husband’s death?
- What did the kidnappers demand for Lyan’s release?
- Who was allegedly involved in holding Lyan Hortúa?
- What do sources say about drug traffickers and kidnapping in the area?
- Have the Army and Police issued any statements regarding the case?
- Did the family pay a ransom for Lyan’s release?
- Key Individuals and Organizations
CALI, Colombia (AP) — Antonio Picros, a relative of Lyan José Hortúa, who was recently kidnapped and released, was murdered May 21 at the Roma Cafeteria in the Brittany neighborhood of Cali. Security cameras and citizen recordings captured the aftermath of the shooting.
The recordings show a chaotic scene as witnesses attempted to aid the victims, and police arrived.
Murder Follows Release of Kidnapped Boy
Picros was attacked by two armed men while having breakfast. A 52-year-old woman, also a relative of the kidnapped child, was wounded in the attack. Police sources indicate Picros was allegedly responsible for delivering the ransom, reportedly 4 billion pesos, for the release of Hortúa, who was kidnapped May 3 in Jamundí.
Kidnapping Motive: Alleged Mafia Assets
Sources suggest the kidnapping of the child is linked to a history of drug trafficking and violence.
The 11-year-old boy, who will turn 12 on May 29, was released wednesday afternoon after 18 days in captivity.
According to sources close to the examination, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the kidnapping is believed to be connected to assets and a fortune the family inherited from the boy’s biological father.
The father, José leonardo Hortúa Blandón, known as “Mascota,” was reportedly a leader of the now-defunct drug trafficking organization “Los Rastrojos.” He was killed a month before Lyan’s birth.
“Mascota” was in a relationship with Angie Bonilla, who was pregnant with his child when he was killed april 19, 2013, in Cali. hortúa, who was on probation at the time, was shot in a dental office.
Links to Drug Trafficking
At the time of his death, “Mascota” was considered a lieutenant of Diego Pérez Henao (“Diego Rastrojo”) and a likely successor to lead the gang after Pérez Henao’s extradition to the United States on drug trafficking charges in 2012.
Angie Bonilla later married Joshua Suárez, a jeweler from Cali, and became a lifestyle influencer known as Barbie Vanesa on social media.
Bonilla stated that when Lyan was kidnapped from her home in the Potrerito district of Jamundí on May 3, 2025, drug traffickers demanded more than $2 million for his release. To hold him, they allegedly partnered with the Jaime Martínez front of the FARC dissidents, who were responsible for guarding the child.
“In the Valley, it is very common for drug traffickers to kidnap people and give them to the guerrillas,” one source said.
The Army and Police were contacted for comment, but have not issued official statements. Sebastián Bonilla, the child’s maternal uncle, confirmed the family paid a ample sum for the rescue, but did not specify the amount.
Kidnapping in Cali: A Q&A on the Case and it’s Drug Trafficking Ties
What happened in Cali, Colombia, involving a kidnapped boy and his family?
On May 21, Antonio Picros, a relative of Lyan José Hortúa, was murdered at the Roma Cafeteria in Cali’s Brittany neighborhood.This occurred shortly after Hortúa, the kidnapped boy, was released. Security footage captured the aftermath of the shooting. A 52-year-old woman, also a relative, was wounded in the attack.
Who was Antonio Picros,and what was his role in the kidnapping case?
According to police sources,Antonio Picros was allegedly responsible for delivering the ransom for Lyan José Hortúa’s release.
When was Lyan José Hortúa kidnapped, and how long was he held?
Lyan José Hortúa was kidnapped on May 3 in Jamundí and was released on Wednesday afternoon after 18 days.
What is the suspected motive behind lyan José Hortúa’s kidnapping?
The kidnapping is believed to be connected to assets and a fortune the family inherited from lyan’s biological father, José leonardo Hortúa Blandón, also known as “Mascota”. Sources suggest the kidnapping is linked to a history of drug trafficking and violence.
Who was José leonardo Hortúa Blandón (“Mascota”)?
“Mascota” was the biological father of Lyan José Hortúa. He was reportedly a leader of the now-defunct drug trafficking association “Los rastrojos.” He was killed a month before Lyan’s birth. At the time of his death, he was considered a lieutenant of Diego Pérez Henao (“Diego Rastrojo”) and a likely successor.
What happened to Lyan’s mother, Angie Bonilla, after her husband’s death?
Angie Bonilla later married Joshua Suárez and became a lifestyle influencer known as Barbie Vanesa on social media.
What did the kidnappers demand for Lyan’s release?
Drug traffickers demanded more than $2 million for Lyan’s release when he was kidnapped from his home in the Potrerito district of Jamundí on May 3, 2025.
Who was allegedly involved in holding Lyan Hortúa?
Drug traffickers allegedly partnered with the Jaime Martínez front of the FARC dissidents to hold Lyan Hortúa.
What do sources say about drug traffickers and kidnapping in the area?
According to one source, “In the valley, it is very common for drug traffickers to kidnap people and give them to the guerrillas.”
Have the Army and Police issued any statements regarding the case?
The Army and Police were contacted for comment but have not issued official statements.
Did the family pay a ransom for Lyan’s release?
Sebastián bonilla, the child’s maternal uncle, confirmed that the family paid a sum for the rescue but did not specify the amount.
Key Individuals and Organizations
Let’s break down the key players involved in this story:
| Individual/Group | Role/Connection |
|---|---|
| Lyan José Hortúa | Kidnapped boy |
| Antonio Picros | Relative of Lyan, later murdered. Allegedly delivered the ransom. |
| José leonardo Hortúa Blandón (“Mascota”) | lyan’s biological father, leader of “Los Rastrojos,” killed before lyan’s birth. |
| Angie Bonilla (Barbie Vanesa) | Lyan’s mother, former partner of “Mascota”, now a lifestyle influencer. |
| Joshua Suárez | Angie Bonilla’s husband, jeweler. |
| Diego Pérez henao (“Diego Rastrojo”) | Leader (extradited) of “Los Rastrojos,” “Mascota’s” superior. |
| Jaime Martínez front of FARC dissidents | Group allegedly partnered with drug traffickers to hold lyan. |
| “Los Rastrojos” | Drug trafficking organization. |