Dating apps have become a dangerous hunting ground for criminals, as two women are arrested for allegedly luring and shooting a man through the Chispa dating app.
The female suspects, identified as Julia Dell Yepez and Alexa Montano Corral, orchestrated the violent encounter with robbery in mind.
This highlights yet another alarming case of dating app predators targeting unsuspecting victims.
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported that the shooting occurred near Highway 99W and Lakeside Drive in Corvallis, Oregon.
The male victim, who had arranged to meet the women through Chispa, a dating app marketed to Latino singles, sustained non-life-threatening injuries during what authorities describe as a premeditated robbery attempt.
Investigators quickly identified Yepez and Corral as suspects after witnesses reported seeing two Hispanic women fleeing the scene.
The subsequent manhunt involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, leading to the arrest of both women who are now facing serious charges.
Yepez faces particularly severe charges, including attempted murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree kidnapping. Her bail has been set at $300,000, reflecting the gravity of her alleged crimes.
Corral faces multiple conspiracy charges related to second-degree murder and first-degree assault, with her bail set at $250,000.
Law enforcement officials revealed that both women are connected to other crimes in nearby counties, suggesting this wasn’t their first criminal endeavor.
In addition, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public request for information from anyone who may have interacted with either Yepez or Corral through online dating platforms.
The case highlights the growing threat of dating app ambushes, a criminal trend that has been increasingly reported across the country.
The anonymity and ease of creating false profiles on these platforms have created perfect conditions for predators to target vulnerable individuals looking for companionship.
Authorities have renewed warnings about dating app safety in the wake of this incident.
Law enforcement officials advise meeting new contacts only in public places, informing friends or family about their plans, and exercising extreme caution when connecting with strangers online.
The company behind Chispa, which markets itself specifically to Latino and Latina singles, has not issued any statement regarding the incident.
Meanwhile, dating apps have faced increasing scrutiny for their safety protocols as violent crimes connected to these platforms continue to make headlines.
For conservative Americans who value personal responsibility and self-protection, this case serves as another reminder that vigilance is essential in today’s digital world.
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities still gathering evidence and determining if there may be additional victims who were targeted by the suspects through dating apps but never reported their encounters.
