Three Young Women Brutally Murdered After Being Lured to ‘Horror House’ and Broadcast on TikTok

Published: 25 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk

Buenos Aires has been shaken by one of the most disturbing crimes in recent memory after three young women were brutally raped, tortured, and murdered in what authorities have described as a “narco act of revenge.” The killings, reportedly ordered by a drug gang leader, were not only carried out in shocking fashion but were also broadcast live on a closed group on TikTok, where around 45 people are said to have watched the horrific scenes unfold.

Police in Argentina confirmed that the victims—15-year-old Lara Gutierrez, 20-year-old Brenda del Castillo, and 21-year-old Morena Verdi—were lured to what local media has called a “horror house” on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Believing they were attending an event, the three young women entered the house unaware they were walking into a deadly trap orchestrated by a narcotics gang. Within hours of arriving, they endured unimaginable violence before being killed. Their bodies were later found buried in the garden of the property.

According to investigators, the three victims went missing last Friday evening at around 9:30 p.m. They had been invited to what was described as a “sex party” and were promised a payment equivalent to around 300 U.S. dollars. Believing the offer was genuine, the women got into a vehicle voluntarily and were driven nearly 20 miles from their homes in Buenos Aires. Unbeknownst to them, the invitation was a ruse designed by the drug cartel, which had accused them of stealing four kilograms of cocaine.

Buenos Aires Security Minister Javier Alonso confirmed that the killings were streamed live to a closed audience on TikTok. “It was for a closed group of around 45 people. That’s the information we have obtained so far from the investigation,” he said. “The leader of the gang is sending a message: ‘This is what happens if you steal drugs from me.’”

The chilling footage, police say, is now being used as evidence in the ongoing investigation. Detectives believe the gang boss, identified as a Peruvian national who has since fled Argentina, ordered the murders as a public show of power and to deter others from crossing him.

The details of what happened inside the “horror house” have stunned the nation. The youngest victim, Lara Gutierrez, just 15 years old, had all five fingers on her left hand amputated before being killed. Brenda del Castillo, 20, was discovered with a fractured skull, and her abdomen had been slashed open after death. The third victim, 21-year-old Morena Verdi, was suffocated when a plastic bag was forced over her head.

Authorities believe the three young women were killed between 11 p.m. and midnight on Friday night, shortly after arriving at the house. The vehicle used to transport them was later found burned out just 100 meters from the property, apparently torched in an effort to destroy evidence.

Five days after their disappearance, their bodies were finally discovered buried in the garden of the house in Florencio Varela, a suburb of Buenos Aires. Local residents described seeing increased police activity in the area as officers raided the property in the early hours of the morning.

So far, police have arrested four individuals in connection with the crime. Among them are three Argentinians aged 18, 19, and 28, including two women who were caught cleaning the property when police arrived. The fourth detainee is a 27-year-old Peruvian man. In addition, at least eight more suspects were reportedly taken into custody overnight as part of a broader operation against the gang.

Investigators remain convinced that the mastermind of the operation is a Peruvian national who directed the killings from outside the country. Efforts are now underway to track him down, though police believe he may already have fled across the border.

“This is one of the most sordid and horrifying cases we have ever had to deal with,” a Buenos Aires prosecutor told local media. “We are dealing not only with an appalling crime but also with a group willing to exploit social media platforms to broadcast unspeakable acts as a warning to others.”

For the families of the victims, the tragedy is unbearable. Josefina del Castillo, who identified herself as the aunt of Brenda and Morena, made a public appeal before the discovery of the bodies, begging anyone with information to come forward.

“They are three young girls, three families that are today suffering and desperate. Please contact the authorities if you have any information,” she said at the time.

After the grim confirmation of their deaths, she later expressed her gratitude to those who supported the families. “Thank you to all those who accompanied without judgment and without too many questions. Thank you to all those who understood the oldest of these girls was just 20. Nobody deserved the ending they had. All lives matter.”

Her words have resonated across Argentina, where the case has sparked outrage, grief, and renewed concern about the influence of organized crime.

Authorities say the murders underscore the growing audacity of narco gangs operating in Argentina, particularly in Buenos Aires. Once largely seen as a transit country for drug trafficking, Argentina has increasingly faced violent crime linked to narcotics, with cartels expanding their operations and asserting power through fear and brutality.

The fact that the killings were streamed live has shocked not only Argentina but also international observers. It highlights the chilling ways in which technology and social media can be exploited by criminal organizations to intimidate rivals and instill terror. Experts warn that this is not an isolated phenomenon, noting that similar patterns have been seen in other parts of Latin America where cartels operate.

For Buenos Aires and Argentina as a whole, the crime raises pressing questions about the state’s ability to curb narco-violence and protect vulnerable young people from falling victim to such brutal acts. The authorities have promised swift justice, with Security Minister Alonso stressing that the investigation is “very advanced” and that the perpetrators will face severe consequences.

News of the murders has led to widespread outrage, with citizens taking to social media to express anger and sorrow. Many are calling for harsher crackdowns on organized crime and for better monitoring of online platforms that can be exploited for such grotesque purposes.

The killings have also reignited debates about youth vulnerability, poverty, and the lure of quick money offered by gangs. Activists argue that without addressing the underlying social and economic issues, young people will continue to be at risk of exploitation by criminal networks.

For now, Argentina mourns the loss of three young lives cut tragically short. Lara Gutierrez, just 15, should have been preparing for her future. Brenda del Castillo, 20, and Morena Verdi, 21, were at the very start of adulthood. Instead, their lives ended in a manner too cruel to comprehend.

The country waits anxiously as the investigation continues, with hopes that justice will be served not only for the three victims but also as a warning that such brutality cannot go unanswered.