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Trial for Hairdresser Murder in Argentina to Begin in Two Years

Two years after the murder of colorist Germán Medina in a Buenos Aires hair salon, the trial against his killer colleague will begin. The investigation relied on WhatsApp chats that revealed the conflict between employees.


Trial for Hairdresser Murder in Argentina to Begin in Two Years

Buenos Aires, March 19 (NA) – Two years after the murder of colorist Germán Medina, a 33-year-old man who was killed by his colleague Abel Guzmán at the Verdini hair salon in the Recoleta neighborhood of the capital, the trial will begin in mid-April. Pablo, one of the victim's cousins, spoke with Agencia Noticias Argentina and confirmed that the oral and public hearings will be held on April 15 and 29 at the Criminal Court No. 24 of the City of Buenos Aires. "Initially, there were going to be two dates, but they were changed and now there are only two," the relative indicated regarding the case filed as aggravated homicide by treachery. Abel Guzmán was arrested in Moreno. The trial is scheduled to begin in mid-April. Previously, Guzmán, who had been at large for ten weeks, was arrested in the Moreno district and transferred to the federal capital. WhatsApp group chats were a key clue. WhatsApp group chats revealed the poor relationship Guzmán had with the other hairdressers. Guzmán was transferred to Buenos Aires upon his arrest. Medina, for his part, said: "As far as I understand, you do what the boss says and if not, a kick in the butt." Verdini recalled that the use of formaldehyde was prohibited and clarified that those who disagreed could open their own salon. Guzmán replied that he "had no problem." "Let's meet and resolve it as it should be," he suggested in a Zoom with all the employees of the place. "Tomorrow I'll look for you at the other hair salon and we'll resolve it tomorrow itself," Guzmán said. "This is mainly for you, Abel [for Guzmán] that I have many complaints with the boys and that's it," he said. "But nothing was thought to be done about it. If someone doesn't like it, let them grab the door and that's it. I have no problem, tomorrow we meet and solve it, but as it corresponds if everything is a problem for you. You know what you have to do," Verdini replied. However, his colleagues and the owner were not in agreement with this action since it was harmful to health. "That's how day to day is," he stated. In this sense, he revealed that Facundo Verdini, the owner of the hair salon, opened five more branches and none are in his name. The murder According to investigators, on March 20, Guzmán approached Verdini and asked, "Do you have something to tell me?", to which the owner replied: "No, we'll talk tomorrow." Then he began to despair until the business owner opened a window and the murderer managed to escape. Medina, for his part, said: "As far as I understand, you do what the boss says and if not, a kick in the butt." Verdini recalled that the use of formaldehyde was prohibited and clarified that those who disagreed could open their own salon. Guzmán replied that he "had no problem." "Let's meet and resolve it as it should be," he suggested in a Zoom with all the employees of the place. "Tomorrow I'll look for you at the other hair salon and we'll resolve it tomorrow itself," Guzmán said. "This is mainly for you, Abel [for Guzmán] that I have many complaints with the boys and that's it," he said. "But nothing was thought to be done about it. If someone doesn't like it, let them grab the door and that's it. I have no problem, tomorrow we meet and solve it, but as it corresponds if everything is a problem for you. You know what you have to do," Verdini replied. However, his colleagues and the owner were not in agreement with this action since it was harmful to health. "That's how day to day is," he stated. In this sense, he revealed that Facundo Verdini, the owner of the hair salon, opened five more branches and none are in his name. The murder According to investigators, on March 20, Guzmán approached Verdini and asked, "Do you have something to tell me?", to which the owner replied: "No, we'll talk tomorrow." Then he began to despair until the business owner opened a window and the murderer managed to escape.

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