Police investigating after streamer dies doing “extreme” challenges for money

Spanish police are looking into the death of a streamer who reportedly died while broadcasting live online. It appears he participated in a dangerous online challenge that involved alcohol and drugs.

Thirty-seven-year-old Sergio Jimenez reportedly died after taking part in a dangerous online challenge. He allegedly agreed to consume a whole bottle of whiskey and snort six grams of cocaine in just three hours, all while livestreaming, and is believed to have overdosed.

The streamer was found dead by his brother at their home in Vilanova i la Geltrú, near Barcelona, where they lived with their mother. He was kneeling next to his bed, appearing as if he was praying, and his webcam was still broadcasting to his audience.

Police announced on January 5th they are investigating the first reported death in Spain potentially connected to a dangerous online challenge. They are also considering whether people who watched or organized the challenge could be held legally responsible for encouraging risky actions.

Streamer’s family was warned about his “dangerous” content

Sergio’s family said they could still hear sounds coming from his computer while they tried to assist him. People watching his stream – some who had paid for access to a private group – wondered if he was simply sleeping after drinking and encouraged him to finish his whisky.

Sergio’s mother, Teresa, said her family had been alerted to his troubling online behavior months ago. She explained that her older son, Jordi, had noticed Sergio was becoming increasingly unstable and creating dangerous, extreme content.

Teresa said she woke up around 2 a.m. to use the restroom and noticed her son’s door was slightly open. When she asked what he was doing, he didn’t respond. She could see him kneeling on his bed, and it looked like he was praying.

So, my brother Daniel ran in after we noticed something was wrong with Sergio. He was the one who confirmed Sergio had passed away before the paramedics even arrived. He told reporters the scene was… rough. There was almost an empty bottle of whisky, a bunch of empty energy drink cans, and some drugs all laid out on a red plate right next to his computer, which was still streaming with people watching. It was a really messed up situation.

According to Spanish media, Sergio was broadcasting online to a small group of viewers who were sending him money. These viewers allegedly requested increasingly risky or explicit actions in return for their donations.

A spokesperson for the regional police force, Mossos d’Esquadra, confirmed an active investigation.

So, I heard about this really unsettling thing happening over in Vilanova i la Geltrú. Apparently, they found a 37-year-old guy who’d passed away early on New Year’s Eve. The police are looking into it, waiting for the autopsy to come back, and trying to figure out if something bad actually happened to him, like if it was a crime or not. It’s pretty creepy, honestly.

This incident comes as people are increasingly paying attention to potentially harmful content broadcast live online, following the death of French streamer Raphaël Graven, who was known as Jean Pormanove.

He passed away last year after appearing in a livestream that was called “ten days and nights of torture.” The stream featured other creators, Owen Cenazendotti and Safine Hamadi.

The investigation looked into claims of physical abuse, being forced to take drugs, and severe sleep loss. However, no one was charged with a crime, and a medical examination determined that Graven’s death wasn’t a direct result of someone else’s actions. Both content creators insist the events were consensual and pre-planned, and Graven’s mother has publicly supported their version of events.

Spanish authorities say the investigation into Sergio Jimenez’s death is ongoing.

2026-01-05 22:19

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