Discovery of the body
The search for Pablo Carrizo Hryc, an Argentine bartender reported missing in Medellín since August 18, ended tragically when authorities confirmed the discovery of his body in Montería, in the department of Córdoba, in the Colombian Caribbean. Carrizo was last seen in El Poblado, an exclusive neighborhood in Medellín, where he was doing consulting work for a hotel restaurant.[S1][S2]
According to preliminary reports, Carrizo died in a traffic accident while traveling on the route connecting Medellín with Cartagena, where he lived with his wife and daughter. He had informed his ex-partner that after work he would make the more than 600-kilometer journey to see his daughter. The exact circumstances of his death remain under investigation.[S1][S2]
Career and background
Carrizo was a recognized figure in the world of cocktails and gastronomy, serving as an ambassador for the World Class Competition Colombia Master. He studied classic and modern mixology, bar management, sommelier skills, and cooking, and earned a degree in Hotel Business Administration from the University of Morón in Buenos Aires.[S1][S2]
Throughout his career, he worked in nightclubs, bars, hotels, and resorts across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela. He also contributed specialized articles to magazines and newspapers in Argentina and Colombia. In 2011, he returned to Colombia as leader of the World Class Competition, solidifying his prestige in the industry.[S2]
Investigation and hypotheses
Authorities are investigating whether a mechanical failure in the vehicle Carrizo was driving could have caused the accident, which is the main hypothesis. However, given Colombia's high levels of insecurity, they have not ruled out the possibility that his car was intercepted by criminals and that his death was a homicide disguised as an accident.[S1]
The case has caused shock in the gastronomic community and among his colleagues and friends, who had pushed for the search since contact was lost. The investigation continues as authorities work to reconstruct Carrizo's final hours and determine the precise cause of his death.[S1][S2]
