United Kingdom • 2026-05-01 10:55

New York plumber found dead in Bogotá wardrobe; murder investigation ongoing

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  • Category: United Kingdom
  • Language: EN
  • Published: 2026-05-01 10:55 UTC
  • Sources: The Independent

Nachum Israel Eber, a 51‑year‑old plumber from New York, was discovered dead inside a blood‑stained wardrobe on a Bogotá street. The Independent reports the murder occurred while he was traveling to meet a potential new wife in Colombia. Local authorities have opened a homicide investigation into the killing.

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