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Mysterious death of Dutch businessman who ran a hostel in Minca, tourist area in Santa Marta
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Mysterious death of Dutch businessman who ran a hostel in Minca, tourist area in Santa Marta

The body of Theodorus Ludovicus Johannes Mul, a Dutch national who managed a hostel in Minca, a tourist area near Santa Marta, was discovered at his farm in the last hours and later transported to the morgue in Santa Marta. Local media reported that he was found dead in his room by people close to him, prompting authorities to investigate the cause of death. The police responded initially, while the Prosecutor's Office took over the investigation. Some speculate that his death might be related to drug overdose, but this remains unconfirmed. Locals refer to him as 'el gringo' and note his connection to Geldrop-Mierlo, a small town in the Netherlands. Authorities are being urged to consider measures to prevent similar incidents, especially due to the high number of tourists in the region.

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Mysterious death of Dutch businessman who ran a hostel in Minca, tourist area in Santa Marta

The body of Theodorus Ludovicus Johannes Mul, a Dutch national who managed a hostel in Minca, a tourist area near Santa Marta, was discovered at his farm in the last hours and later transported to the morgue in Santa Marta. Local media reported that he was found dead in his room by people close to him, prompting authorities to investigate the cause of death. The police responded initially, while the Prosecutor's Office took over the investigation. Some speculate that his death might be related to drug overdose, but this remains unconfirmed. Locals refer to him as 'el gringo' and note his connection to Geldrop-Mierlo, a small town in the Netherlands. Authorities are being urged to consider measures to prevent similar incidents, especially due to the high number of tourists in the region.

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