Sydney father critical after alleged 25-stab kidnapping in Medellin
Frank Stephen Ramirez was found with 25 stab wounds after allegedly being kidnapped outside a music festival.
A Sydney father is fighting for his life in a Colombian hospital. Frank Stephen Ramirez has stab wounds across his legs, arm and abdomen.
Frank Stephen Ramirez was found in Medellin streets at 4:40am on Sunday with 25 wounds. According to family claims and witness accounts, he was kidnapped after leaving Electric Daisy Carnival music festival.
Attackers forced him into a vehicle. They stabbed him repeatedly and made him hand over money.
Then they threw him from the moving car. Witnesses told Colombian authorities they saw this happen.
He was rushed to Incodol Clinic, where doctors are treating his serious injuries. Colombian authorities are examining security footage to find the attackers and the vehicle.
Investigators think the attack may have started as a robbery that turned violent. His family launched a GoFundMe to cover medical costs and his wife's airfare to Colombia.
- Medellin, Colombia
- Location
- 4:40am on Sunday
- Time found
- Electric Daisy Carnival
- Music event
Why it mattersA brutal reminder of the safety risks Australians face in certain countries, particularly in high-crime areas.
AustraliaAn Australian travelling abroad is in critical condition; it underlines risks for Australians visiting Colombia.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au·perthnow.com.au
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 3 h ago
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