La Polilla: Who was comedian Jonathan Sánchez and why was he killed?

• Comedian Jonathan Sánchez was murdered
• He was also known as La Polilla.
• He received threats via WhatsApp.

In mid-October, comedian Jonathan Sánchez, better known as La Polilla, was tragically murdered.

Hailing from Esmeraldas, Ecuador, where he was born on July 22, 1986, Jonathan was not only a comedian but also a television host.

According to La República, he was shot and killed near a playground in the center of his hometown.

However, little is known about the motive behind his murder. Pay close attention…

Comedian Jonathan Sánchez met a tragic end

On Wednesday, October 11, La Polilla was tragically killed.

Witnesses claim that the actor and comedian was in his car buying food when he was shot.

He sustained several injuries that would ultimately cost him his life. Reactions on social media were immediate.

It is known that the TikTok star and influencer had received threats via WhatsApp demanding a large sum of money.

Could his life have been saved?

One of Jonathan Sánchez’s various occupations could be related to his death.

The comedian worked as a presenter in the communication department of the Prefecture of Esmeraldas in Ecuador.

Previously, this place had been violently attacked.

As mentioned earlier, social media users were outraged.

Three suspects were arrested for the murder

Only a few days after La Polilla’s murder, it was reported that three suspects had been arrested in connection with this crime.

These individuals were allegedly linked to two criminal groups known as Los Lobos and Los Tiguerones.

According to La Vanguardia, Jonathan was shot at least five times in the head and neck after leaving the gym.

Two of the suspects are 23 years old, while one is only 19 years old.

Getting to know comedian Jonathan Sánchez

Jonathan Aníbal Sánchez Sánchez was born on July 22, 1986, making him 37 years old at the time of his death.

He had recently married Gabriela Ramírez after nearly 12 years of dating.

As for the origin of his nickname, it is said to be because he was very restless and mischievous as a child.

On several occasions, he stressed that he was a man of the people, which was reflected in the videos he shared on social media.

Mourning La Polilla

On his official Instagram account, where he shared humorous content, La Polilla had nearly 200,000 followers.

He presented himself as a «comedian, event host, and content creator» and had more than 3,600 posts.

In what would be his last video, which he posted on October 10, some of his fans took the opportunity to bid him farewell.

«Fly high, my Polilla, this is not fair.» «Friend, you were a great artist, but more importantly, a person with a heart of gold.»

Saying a final goodbye

It’s worth noting that, for obvious reasons, the Esmeraldas community was devastated by the comedian’s murder.

According to La Vanguardia, La Polilla’s son couldn’t hold back tears when he saw his father’s casket, and neither could his wife, who is also known as La China.

«I love you so much; I can’t accept it,» Gabriela Ramírez wrote on social media along with a video from her wedding to Jonathan Sánchez.

Of course, messages of support poured in after this terrible incident. To see more photos of La Polilla click HERE.