By an official decision the Ministry of National Security increased the reward for those who provide information about the disappearance of a young man Neuquen. He was last seen more than 20 years ago.
It’s about Sergio Daniel Avaloswho hasn’t been heard from since June 14, 2003, when he was spotted at a bowling alley in town. From one moment to the next they lost sight of him. With this measure, the authorities increased the amount to $5,000,000. The new value was officially announced this morning through the publication of Resolution 1369/2025 in the Official Journal.
With this decision they want to encourage those who can provide useful data without having participated in the events being studied.
This is an update of a resolution published in 2023, which modifies the amount offered at that time for the same purpose. “The total amount of $4,000,000 is intended for those people who, without being involved in the crime, provide useful information that will help us find out the whereabouts of Sergio Daniel Ávalos, Argentinian, holder of DNI 30,809,296. native of the city of Picún Leufú, Province of Neuquén, son of Asunción Ávalos and Margarita Nocoleu (deceased), with last known address at the residence of National University of Comahue“said the document.
The measure was taken at the request of Federal Court No. 2 of Neuquénfrom the judge Gustavo Eduardo Villanuevadue to the time that has passed since the disappearance and the lack of significant progress in the case. At the time of his disappearance, Ávalos was a student at the National University of Comahue.
On June 14, he entered the dance club with a group of friends The strong one (also known as Las Palmas). He was wearing one brown fleece jacket and pants gray jeans. According to the portal Diary of Black Riverthe latest witness statements confirmed their presence on site among the 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. From that moment on, his trace was lost forever. His disappearance was reported three days later by the manager of the student residence where he lived.
According to official information Avalos had He was short in stature, 1.60 meters tall, with short black hair and an injury to his left humerus that made it difficult for him to extend his arm.. Due to this matter, legal proceedings have been initiated and are being processed under the facts serious unlawful deprivation of liberty and 19 people are currently facing criminal charges in connection with security at the bowling alley that night.
These include both active and retired police officers as well as the owner of the property. Pedro Nardanoneand the manager, Patricio Sesnich. They were all prosecuted last July.
The same local portal stated that the accusation focused on the hypothesis that Ávalos was held in the dance hall and later taken to a hiding place.consistent with Judge Villanueva’s approach.
The verdict again said that there had been some incidents that night, as if there had been a fight; The presence of blood was detected in the infirmary and a person was beaten in the area used by security called the “tunnel”. Throughout these years, the young man’s family continued to demand justice. his father, Asuncion Avalosand her sister Mercedes led marches and demonstrations in Neuquén.
Regarding the data that the security portfolio is expected to receive, they assume that the toll-free number 134 is activated. In addition, they recalled that the identity of those reporting on the case will be kept confidential and the payment of the reward will be made at the Minister’s headquarters or wherever the competent authority provides once the information has been confirmed.
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