Journalists Killed in 1993 - Motive Confirmed: Manuel Martínez Espinoza
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Date:
January 1994
Radio Super
September 28, 1993, in Popayan, Colombia
Espinoza, 60, a veteran reporter for Radio Super's satire and news program "El Yunque," was killed by gunmen riding on a motorcycle. He frequently criticized drug gangs and politicians. His wife, Emma, was also hurt in the attack when she rushed from their home to help him after she heard the gunshots.
| Medium: | Radio |
| Job: | Broadcast Reporter, Columnist / Commentator |
| Beats Covered: | Corruption, Crime |
| Gender: | Male |
| Local or Foreign: | Local |
| Freelance: | No |
| Type of Death: | Murder |
| Suspected Source of Fire: | Criminal Group |
| Impunity: | Yes |
| Taken Captive: | No |
| Tortured: | No |
| Threatened: | No |
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