Bodybuilder Zunilda Hoyos Méndez killed in Hammer Attack, one dies of suicide

A female bodybuilding champion has been found killed in her luxury home in Spain, with the police suspecting that her husband died of self-destroyed wounds.

About 13:45 Local time on Thursday, June 19, the police visited a home in Higuerón West Residential Area in Fuengirola after a friend submitted a missing personal report that says they had not seen Zunilda Hoyos Méndez, who also went by Amy, in five days, Spanish news that they had not seen that Zunilda had also seen that they had seen Zunit that. Days, Spanish news outlets saying they had not seen Zunilda Hoyos Méndez, who also went by Amy, in five days, Spanish news points Canary Affairs 7 and ON reported.

Police found the body of Méndez, 43, who was from Colombia, with injuries indicating that she had been killed with a hammer, while her American husband, Jarrod Gelling, 46, had a knife wound compatible with suicide, according to reports.

“We were in contact with her daily, which is why it was so strange not to hear anything from her since Saturday,” said Méndez’s niece Yuleydis ON.

According to Yuleydis, her family’s concern escalated because Méndez often described gangs as aggressive and said she wanted a divorce.

The couple met four years before they were both found dead, after being brought together by their professional bodybuilding careers. They had no children and reportedly spent much of their time in Dubai.

Yuleydis said Méndez would inform the family about “every move she did”, Per Sur. She said her aunt was planning to help take care of gangs after his knee surgery before traveling to Portugal for a competition.

“For my aunt, it was her last trip with him, a goodbye,” Yuleydis told the outlet. “She had decided to divorce him because of her husband’s aggressive behavior.”

In addition to their family, members of Méndez’s gym in Fuengirola became worried when she missed education and stopped responding to messages, Sur reported.

After the news of her death, Méndez’s Bodybuilding coach, the fire Ray, a tribute and a photo of her pose on his Instagram stories.

“We had 17 days until we were to meet the stage and shock the world, my friend,” Ray wrote. “I told you you could possibly be top 10 in the world at the end of this year, and I meant it. Rest in Paradise, Amy.”

He shared a photo of Amy that practices his side pose for the stage and added: “We were so close to the end, but the closest person to you ended it too soon. Domestic violence should never be easily taken, as it can leave many with a heavy heart.”

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Colleague bodybuilding competitor Behnaz Azar shared several photos with Méndez on her Instagram stories Beside a tribute.

“An eulogi for my beloved Amy,” Azar wrote. “I don’t know where to start … My heart is broken, my mind is cloudy and my soul drowns in shock and sadness. Amy – my friendly, strong, hard friend. The most powerful woman I knew in the world of bodybuilding, but still with the mildest heart.

Fuengirola Local Police did not immediately respond to people’s request for comment on Friday 20 June.