Influencer Murdered Live on TikTok: Mexico Reels from Shocking Crime

Mexican Beauty Influencer Valeria Márquez Fatally Shot During Live TikTok Stream On May 15, 2025, Valeria Márquez, a 23-year-old Mexican beauty influencer, was tragically killed during a live stream on TikTok. The incident took place in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. The Jalisco state prosecutor is investigating the case as a possible femicide. The shocking event quickly gained international attention. News outlets such as The Guardian, BBC News, and CNN reported on the incident, highlighting the disturbing nature of the crime and the ongoing investigation. The video footage of the shooting, which circulated widely on social media, added to the public outcry. "It's a little posited," said one CNN reporter, "the 23-year-old beauty influencer was addressing her TikTok followers in a livestream from her beauty salon in Zapopan, Mexico, when someone arrived at her door." The death of Valeria Márquez has sparked outrage and renewed calls for increased safety measures for social media influencers and a reduction in gender-based violence in Mexico. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to bring the perpetrator to justice. The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by women in Mexico and the urgent need to address the root causes of violence against women.