Fiorella RodrÃguez
Age 287 May 2026
Manta, Manabi (Ecuador)
Not reported
Fiorella was a stylist who was well known in her city. Her body was found in her home in suspicious circumstances.
Fiorella RodrÃguez, a transgender woman and well-known stylist in Manta, was found dead . The discovery was made on the morning of Thursday, May 7, 2026, inside a home located in the Yes Housing housing development in the city of Manta, Manabà province. The body was found at approximately 11:00 am by neighbors and acquaintances who had not seen her on her usual workday.
People close to her went to check on her and, receiving no response, entered the property where they found her body without vital signs. National Police personnel arrived at the scene to collect evidence and remove the body, which was taken to the Manta Forensic Center for an autopsy. As of press time, it is unknown whether the death was due to natural or violent causes.
The alert was triggered by concerns from neighbors and friends regarding RodrÃguez's absence from her hair salon located on Avenida Cuatro de Noviembre, in the Picapiedra neighborhood. The woman owned the salon and was a well-known figure in that part of the city. Police officers conducted a forensic inspection of the premises, collecting evidence for the preliminary investigation.
Police have launched an investigation to determine whether the death was from natural causes or the result of violence. No official statements have been released regarding possible motives, nor have any further details been disclosed about the condition in which the body was found, respecting investigative confidentiality and the presumption of innocence.
So far, no arrests have been reported, nor have any individuals been directly linked to the case as suspects. Authorities are holding further information.
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