Why was the 'Human Barbie' influencer's body exhumed?

The body of influencer Barbara Jankavski Marquez was exhumed on February 3rd, 2026, because prosecutors questioned the initial ruling of death by heart attack and are investigating the possibility of strangulation.

What evidence suggests strangulation in the 'Human Barbie' case?

Prosecutors noted injuries on the victim's neck that are consistent with mechanical asphyxiation and have requested X-rays of her neck for further forensic testing.

Where was Barbara Jankavski Marquez found when she died?

The influencer was found dead on November 2nd, 2025, in the home of a lawyer who stated he had hired her for sexual services.

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Influencer's Body Exhumed Amid Murder Probe

8 Feb

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Summary

Influencer's body exhumed for further forensic tests.
Prosecutors suspect strangulation over heart attack.
Investigation into death occurs at lawyer's home.

Influencer's Body Exhumed Amid Murder Probe

The remains of influencer Barbara Jankavski Marquez, dubbed "Human Barbie," were exhumed on February 3rd, 2026, due to serious questions surrounding her death. Prosecutors challenged the initial ruling of a heart attack linked to cocaine use. Authorities are now investigating whether Marquez, 31, was strangled, citing neck injuries consistent with mechanical asphyxiation.

Marquez was discovered deceased in a lawyer's home on November 2nd, 2025. The lawyer claims they both used cocaine and she died in her sleep. The investigation has been transferred to the Department of Homicide and Protection of the People (DHPP), with a deadline for the final report set for early March 2026.

Known online as "Inhuman Doll," Marquez underwent numerous cosmetic procedures, spending over £40,000 to achieve her distinctive look. Her family disputes the accidental death theory, leading prosecutors to demand further forensic examination, including X-rays of her neck and DNA testing.