The murder of a TikTok influencer in Mexico has highlighted the dangers of livestreaming on social media.
On May 13, 23-year-old Valeria Márquez was shot and killed during a livestream on TikTok at her beauty salon in Zapopan, Mexico.
TikTok, YouTube Murders Highlight Risks of Livestreaming
American YouTuber Louis Rossmann said, ‘Knowing your surroundings and being comfortable in them doesn’t mean you should ignore the risks.’
Japanese police investigators at the scene of the murder of YouTuber Airi Sato in the Takadanobaba district of Tokyo on March 11, 2025. Kyodo News via AP
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Chris Summers is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories, with a particular interest in crime, policing and the law.
