Valeria Marquez death: Who is Ricardo Ruiz Velazco, man linked to Mexican influencer's shooting?

Ricardo Ruiz Velazco, also known as ‘El Doble RR’, ‘RR’, or ‘El Tripa’, has been linked to the fatal shooting of Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez

Published on: May 15, 2025, 07:44:03 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Ricardo Ruiz Velazco, also known as ‘El Doble RR’, ‘RR’, or ‘El Tripa’, has been linked to the fatal shooting of Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez. On Wednesday, local media outlet Milenio cited sources to report that Velazco is the main suspect in the case.

Mexican social media influencer, Valeria Marquez, 23, was brazenly shot to death during a TikTok livestream ( @v___marquez via REUTERS)

The publication cited Jalisco authorities to add that Velazco was in a relationship with Marquez for several months and was upset with the influencer because she received expensive gifts from her fans. Authorities are yet to react to the report. It is unclear if the alleged suspect has been arrested yet.

This comes after Marquez was shot during a TikTok live stream on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was in a beauty salon in Zapopan when a man entered the room and shot her, police confirmed, without naming a suspect. The social media influencer's death is being investigated as femicide, the killing of women for reasons of gender.

Milenio reported that the alleged suspect, Ricardo Ruiz Velazco, is the leader of an armed group in Jalisco. The group is called the Jalisco Nueva Generacion Cartel (CJNG). The outlet added that Marquez had earlier on Tuesday posted about receiving an expensive gift. A man later posed as a deliveryman to arrive at the beauty salon. He shot her during the live stream.

Marquez had nearly 200,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok. Moments before the shooting, she was seen on her livestream holding a stuffed toy and seated at a table. She said, “they’re coming,” and responded “Yes” to a voice calling “Hey, Vale?” before muting the audio.

Mexico ranks among the highest in Latin America for femicide, tied with Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia at 1.3 deaths per 100,000 women in 2023, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. Jalisco, where the incident occurred, is the sixth most violent state in Mexico, with 906 homicides recorded since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office in October 2024, per TResearch data.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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