Residents of San Sebastián in Manizales, Colombia, were left in shock after 22‑year‑old Silvana Torres was accused of killing her 2‑year‑old daughter, Antonella, on July 26, 2025. Authorities say the child died from stab wounds, and neighbors, enraged by the crime, had to be restrained by police.

According to reports, Silvana attacked her daughter in a fit of rage following a breakup, then tried to harm herself. Both were rushed to the University Hospital of Caldas, where Antonella was declared dead shortly after arrival. The hospital later refuted online claims that the girl wasn’t properly treated.

Antonella’s father, Juan Camilo, called the act “revenge,” saying, “She knew the only thing that would kill me in life was my daughter, and she did it.” Friends and neighbors described Silvana as a once‑studious and caring mother, with some struggling to understand what led to the tragedy.

The case has drawn widespread outrage on social media, with many expressing grief and disbelief. Silvana, who pleaded not guilty, now faces charges of aggravated homicide and is being held in a correctional facility while the investigation continues.