Suitcase with Body Found in Lima River: Murder Investigation Launched

Body Found in Suitcase in Lima River: Venezuelan Mototaxi Driver's Death Under Investigation Tragedy struck in Lima, Peru, on June 6th, 2025, when the body of a 23-year-old Venezuelan man, Jonathan Javier Cardoso Pacheco, was discovered inside a suitcase in the Chillón River. The discovery was made by a local recycler who immediately notified authorities. Police and emergency services responded quickly to the scene in Ventanilla, along the riverbank. "When I opened the suitcase, I saw the body," stated the recycler, who wished to remain anonymous. "I immediately called the police." The video footage shows the grim scene as authorities retrieved the suitcase from the water. The victim's family arrived later and identified him based on tattoos. A long cord found around the victim's neck indicates that strangulation was likely the cause of death. The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to determine who is responsible for this tragic event. The family confirmed that Cardoso Pacheco worked as a mototaxi driver and had not been seen since Tuesday. This case highlights the challenges faced by Venezuelan migrants in Peru and underscores the need for continued support and investigation into such crimes.