Ángel Colón Maldonado: The 'Angel of the Bachelors'
Introduction
Ángel Colón Maldonado, infamously known as the "Angel of the Bachelors," is recognized as Puerto Rico's only documented serial killer. His series of heinous crimes during the mid-1980s targeted homosexual men, instilling fear within the community and shedding light on the prejudices of that era. Colón Maldonado's actions led to his conviction and imprisonment, where he remains to this day.
Background
In the 1980s, Puerto Rico grappled with societal biases against the LGBTQ+ community. Colón Maldonado exploited these prejudices, selecting his victims from gay men he encountered in nightlife venues across Santurce and Condado. His modus operandi involved luring victims, subjecting them to brutal assaults, and ultimately murdering them. The media's portrayal of these crimes, coupled with the authorities' initial slow response, highlighted the marginalization faced by the LGBTQ+ community during that period.
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