For the first time, a judge decided Chaco “wrapping” To a popular jury, in this case the one who must issue a verdict of innocence or guilt for the seven accused of killing the woman Cecilia Strzyzowski (28). The 20 citizens – 12 starters and 8 substitutes – were transferred on Friday afternoon to a hotel in Resistencia, where they spent the night isolated from the outside and on Saturday morning began deliberations again.
The Sina Clan trial is the 60th trial before popular juries. Never before, in the other 59 debates, had the jury not gone home after deliberations had begun. Judicial sources said Clarion So farThe maximum jury delay in returning a verdict in Chaco did not exceed nine hours They explained that they were always cases with fewer defendants and less complexity, even though they also involved serious crimes.
On Friday, the jury began deliberations minutes before 1 p.m. He went to the break room shortly after 7 p.m., when Hearing No. 11 in the process ended.
As the twelfth day of debate began just after nine o’clock on Saturday, Judge Dolly Fernandez welcomed the members of the popular jury and asked them if they had spent the night well.
It seems that the answer was not positive, which showed the fatigue and burden of responsibility placed on their shoulders.
The surroundings of the building located at 42 Juan P. Justo Street, in front of Plaza 25 de Mayo, woke up to… Strong security from the police and the regional prison service. In addition, a large number of elements in civilian clothes were observed stationed at strategic points along the park.
Starting at ten o’clock, neighbors began to gather on the sidewalk facing Juan P. Justo Street, carrying their flags and signs demanding justice, and as happened on Friday, motorists passed by and honked their horns.
Meanwhile, Public Prosecutor Juan Martin Bojado confirmed on Saturday that there had been a delay in hearing the verdict “Totally predictable” And they “decide.” Important issue“They will take as much time as necessary.”
Bojado did not appear concerned about the time it would take to make a decision and did not rule out that the deliberations would be postponed until Monday, while he indicated that The sequestration of the jury was to “avoid pressure.”
For his part, the plaintiff’s lawyer, Gustavo Brind, expressed confidence that there would be a ruling at noon on Saturday. “They have time Until 13Then the judge must decide whether they will continue this afternoon, tomorrow or Monday.
In the instructions, Judge Fernández explained to the jury that they had the possibility of ruling on a less burdensome classification for some of the defendants, such as Emerenciano Sena (61) and Marcela Acuña (53). Tell them that there is a possibility of awarding the prize Secondary participationThis prevents them from being sentenced to life imprisonment.
Prosecutors and plaintiffs in closing arguments asked for Cesar Sena, 21, to be sentenced to prison Qualified murderer Cecilia Strzyzowski, Emerenciano placed Senna and Acuña in two positions Core participants. This crime and this qualification are punishable by life imprisonment.
On the other hand, Fabiana Gonzalez (38 years old) and Gustavo Obregon (44 years old), the most trusted people in Piqueteros, are accused of crimes Tight concealment; As well as the caretakers of the field where the body was burned, Griselda Reynoso (44 years old) and Gustavo Melgarejo (31 years old).
everyone The defenders requested the acquittal of the seven defendants due to insufficient evidence. Emerenciano’s defender, Gustavo Osuna, confirmed that the Picotero leader only learned about the crime when he was already in custody. He said no compromising messages appeared on his phone and he never changed his routine. Even his wife at the time, Marcella, sought to benefit him by testifying.
In turn, Acuña’s defense confirmed that the woman discovered the matter six hours after committing the crime, when she came across the body in one of the rooms on the ground floor of her house. And that she sought to cover up because of her motherly love.
In the case of Obregon and Gonzalez, the defense aimed for acquittal based on the gratitude they both felt toward the leaders of Piquetero. Lawyers for the rural stall owners stressed that there was not a single piece of evidence in the file proving that they cooperated in the disappearance of Cecilia’s body due to the fire.
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