María Ríos Pérez

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María Ríos Pérez was a Guatemalan woman whose tragic death in the United States on November 5, 2025, has left her family in deep mourning. She was shot while on the porch of a home in Whitestown, Indiana, an incident that has drawn significant media attention and sparked a legal case against the alleged shooter. Following her death, her brother Rudy Ríos became a prominent voice for the family's grief, sharing poignant moments from her life and the emotional impact of her loss on social media. María's repatriation to her hometown in Guatemala brought together a large community as they honored her memory during her funeral and burial, highlighting the profound sorrow experienced by her loved ones and the community at large.