The Assassination of 'La China' Polo: Investigation and Arrests

Murder Files Unsealed · Sep 21, 2026 · 28m · transcript

This episode reports on the assassination of Susy Aponte Polo, a journalist and regional government candidate in Ancash, Peru, who was shot during a live-streamed campaign event. Law enforcement officials have already apprehended three suspects, including the alleged gunman, a suspected financier, and an individual who provided transportation for the attack. Prior to her death, the victim had publicly reported receiving death threats originating from various prison facilities. The investigation revealed that the weapon used in the crime was a stolen firearm previously reported missing in…