In December 2023, a clown known to many as “Miss Jujuba” embarked on a solo bicycle journey across the Amazon region of Brazil toward her native Venezuela. Along the way, she vanished — and as investigators later learned, her kindness toward children and a struggling family would lead to her tragic end.
Julieta “Miss Jujuba” Hernández Martínez, a Venezuelan performer and activist, had lived in Brazil for eight years, working as a clown, puppeteer, and educator. She was a beloved figure in community art circles and children’s programs. When she set out from Rio de Janeiro toward Venezuela, she aimed to bring laughter and art to children in remote towns along her route.
