As Mexican authorities continue investigating the killing of social media influencer Valeria Márquez, a newly surfaced audio recording has drawn public attention by allegedly revealing details of her former relationship and emotional abuse she may have suffered at the hands of her ex-boyfriend.
The audio, which has not yet been verified, includes statements reportedly made by Márquez describing episodes of mental abuse and humiliation. According to the recording, the man allegedly made repeated derogatory remarks about her personal life.
"He told me I was already too worn, that he didn't like women who had been with too many men," Márquez is allegedly heard saying. "That a lady doesn't go from bed to bed, and I was one of those who did."
As reported by multiple media outlets, the recording continues with Márquez further detailing the way in which her ex-boyfriend spoke to her.
"He told me it disgusted him to think about how many people I had slept with; that I wasn't good enough to introduce to his friends; that there was no way he'd give me his last name because I was already 'recycled,'" the voice says.
At another passage of the recording, Márquez reflects on how she felt during the relationship, describing a dynamic marked by control and jealousy.
"There I was, like an idiot, believing he loved me—putting up with his outbursts, his need to control me, even his jealousy—only for him to treat me like trash in the end," she says.
So far, neither authorities nor Márquez's family members have confirmed the authenticity of the audio, which has circulated widely on social media and sparked outrage over the alleged abuse.
Márquez, 23, was shot and killed on May 13 while livestreaming on TikTok from her beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco.
Authorities say a man posing as a delivery driver entered the salon, confirmed her identity, and then opened fire. Márquez was struck in the chest and head and died at the scene.
While no arrests have been made, investigators believe Ricardo Ruiz Velasco—also known as "El Doble R" or "El Tripa"—may be the prime suspect. He is a high-ranking member of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), and an alleged former partner of Márquez.
Sources close to the investigation told Milenio that Ruiz Velasco had been romantically involved with Márquez for several months. Investigators suspect he may have been angered by the expensive gifts Márquez often received from her online followers.
Just hours before the shooting, Márquez had posted a video showing off a luxury item—a detail authorities are examining as a possible motive.
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