Nearly a month after the untimely death of Shanquella Robinson, the investigation continues to unfold. As of Nov. 28, the Mexican police have called for the extradition of the individual they are questioning as the suspect in her murder. According to CNN, the Attorney General for Baja California Sur, Daniel De La Rosa, claims “the extradition process for the suspect was underway.”
“There is already an arrest warrant issued for the crime of femicide. We are already carrying out all the relevant procedures, both the Interpol file and the extradition request.”
“Femicide” indicates the killing of a woman because of her gender.
The attorney general provided his thoughts on the death of the 25-year-old after reviewing the video of her attack.
“The death did not result from a quarrel,” stating that, instead, it was a result of “direct aggression that this person made.”
According to De La Rosa, prosecutors are in consultation with federal government officials in both countries regarding the request.
The arrest warrant does not list the suspect by name. However, De La Rosa did state that the documents indicate a “friend” was allegedly responsible for Robinson’s death.
Although Mexican authorities are stepping in, legalities allow the U.S. to still have jurisdiction in the case.
CNN legal analyst Joey Jackson stated, “In the event that you go overseas and an American citizen is ultimately killed by another American citizen, there’s a statute that could provide for the prosecution to take place in this country.”
No official charges have been made in the case. The FBI Field Office in Robinson’s hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, has also opened an investigation.
While the investigation continues, Robinson’s family awaits more information from authorities.
In an interview with TMZ, the father of the victim, Benard Robinson, expressed his feelings about the loss of his daughter.
“You took my only jewel from me. You put a big hole in my heart. The only thing I can do is fight for her. I cannot let her die in vain.”
As Blavity previously reported, the death of Robinson gained mass intrigue after the video of her attack surfaced online.
On Oct. 28, Robinson went on vacation in San Jose del Cabo with a group of friends.
She was deceased within 24 hours of her arrival. Her group returned to their homes without her, reporting that she passed away after exhibiting signs of alcohol poisoning.
An autopsy soon revealed the young entrepreneur suffered a broken neck and cracked spine at the time of her death.
In mid-November, a video of Robinson engaged in a physical altercation with another woman went viral.
An unidentified male voice behind the camera could be heard encouraging Robinson to fight back.
However, Robinson continuously declined to fight.
Robinson was seen covering her face and trying to avoid the altercation as the woman continued to pummel her in the face and head.
The investigation is still ongoing.
