López's goal was to kill or permanently disfigure Björk before ending his own life.
The video, which was never released to the public, was reportedly a meticulously planned and executed production. Lopez spent hours filming himself, discussing his motivations and justifying his actions. He also included footage of himself handling firearms and preparing for his attack. ricardo lopez suicide video exclusive
A 104-minute "highlight reel" of the 20+ hours of footage. The director intentionally omitted the suicide scene to avoid "degrading" the subject further. (2024) Heather Landsman López's goal was to kill or permanently disfigure
Lopez's online obsession began when he became fixated on a woman he had seen in a video or advertisement. Using online platforms, he began to stalk and harass her, sending her threatening letters and gifts. As his obsession grew, so did his feelings of isolation and desperation. He also included footage of himself handling firearms
López viewed Björk as a symbol of "purity" and was enraged by her romantic relationship with musician Goldie . He perceived this as a personal betrayal and spent months constructing a device designed to disfigure or kill her so he could "be a part of her for the rest of her life".