People are talking about Valeria Marquez's case as a possible femicide because of some classic warning signs that showed up right before it happened. Femicide is when a woman is killed, mostly because she's a woman, and a lot of the time it's connected to stuff like controlling relationships or threats from partners.

With Valeria Marquez, she actually posted online that she thought her ex would be responsible if anything happened to her or her family. She even shared a picture of bruises on her legs, which kind of proves she was in danger. This matches what people recognize as warning signs of gender-based violence in Mexico, where femicide rates are seriously high. Jalisco, where she was killed, is known for a lot of these crimes too.

I've seen a bunch of girls on TikTok and Instagram say they're scared too, which just shows how real this fear is. I think authorities are right to treat it as a potential femicide, because ignoring the warning signs is why so many cases get swept under the rug. If you want to fight back against this, talking about it online and supporting each other really helps. Stay safe and don't ignore the red flags if you're ever feeling threatened.