Alessandro Coatti, a former member of the Royal Society of Biology, was tragically found dismembered inside a suitcase on the outskirts of a Colombian city. Coatti, an Italian biologist based in London, disappeared during a holiday in Colombia, leading to concerns that he may have been lured into a dangerous situation. Colombian officials have launched an investigation into the case and are offering a reward of $12,000 for information regarding the circumstances of his murder. Numerous tributes have poured in from colleagues and friends, who remember him as a warm and funny individual. The gruesome discovery has raised alarm about the safety of tourists in Colombia, as fears grow that Coatti may have fallen victim to local vigilantes.