00:00These images captured the beginning of an at-home tattoo session that ended with
00:04The death of Jennifer García Valencia. She was 33 years old and had paid 600,000 pesos for a
00:10Alleged sedation to manage the pain. It was the third session of a tattoo that covered
00:15her back and part of her buttocks. The first two were done without sedation. To finish,
00:20A friend put her in touch with a man who, according to the family, offered to manage the pain. They told her
00:25She would be awake during the procedure. One of her daughters remained in the room.
00:30He saw her talk, listen to music, move her foot, and signal when she was in pain. He also claims
00:35who noticed several syringes and intravenous injections. Afterward, Jennifer entered a
00:40She fell into a deep sleep and stopped responding. Her daughter called 123. The tattoo artist was given instructions via video call and
00:46The man accused of administering the medication in an attempt to resuscitate her. The maneuver lasted
00:51For about 30 minutes, paramedics continued their efforts, but Jennifer did not respond again.
00:57Days later, the family found these items behind the bed: ketamine and midazolam.
01:02Their presence does not prove that they were administered. Forensic medicine will have to identify what Jennifer received.
01:08Health officials verified that the man identified by the family has been listed as a nursing assistant since
01:132016, not as a doctor or anesthesiologist. The organization reiterated that sedation must be performed
01:19by authorized personnel and in an environment with monitoring, oxygen, and resuscitation equipment.
01:24Jennifer left behind three children. She wanted to finish the tattoo before a family trip to San
01:28Andrés. Now, forensic medicine must determine the cause of his death, and the prosecution will establish
01:34the potential responsibilities. His family demands that the case not go unpunished.
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