Sydney man stabbed 25 times in Medellin after music festival

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 04:32 · Archive

Frank Stephen Ramirez, 46, was found with 25 stab wounds in Medellin after attending a music festival on Sunday.

Frank Stephen Ramirez, 46, was discovered with serious injuries on a street in Medellin at about 4.40am on Sunday after attending the Electric Daisy Carnival music festival. He was found near his residence in the city's Laureles neighbourhood and rushed to the Incodol Clinic for treatment of his injuries.

According to local reports, Mr Ramirez suffered eight stab wounds to his right thigh, six to his left thigh, three to his right arm and eight to his abdomen. His family and friends, who established an online fundraiser, claim he was kidnapped after leaving the festival and forced into a vehicle. They say his attackers repeatedly stabbed and tortured him while attempting to force him to hand over money, then kicked him out of the moving car and left him in the street.

Witnesses reportedly told Colombian authorities they saw Mr Ramirez being thrown from a moving vehicle. Authorities are examining public surveillance footage and private security cameras in surrounding streets to identify the vehicle and establish what happened. Investigators are considering whether the attack was a robbery that escalated into violence. No arrests have yet been made.

Mr Ramirez's family in Sydney has launched a fundraising appeal to cover his medical expenses, fly his wife to Colombia and provide financial support during what is expected to be a lengthy recovery.

How it is being reported

• Aussie dad stabbed 25 times in Colombia fighting for lifeAn Australian man is fighting for his life after suffering 25 stab wounds in Colombia, where he was kidnapped and tortured.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 04:05
• Aussie dad stabbed 25 times in Colombia fighting for lifeAn Australian man is fighting for his life after suffering 25 stab wounds in Colombia, where he was kidnapped and tortured.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 04:05

In this story: Frank Stephen Ramirez · Medellin · Sydney · Colombia · Electric Daisy Carnival

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