Santiago Martínez was sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to murder his former partner, Emily Ceco, in a verdict that concluded a trial marked by harrowing testimonies. The young woman had reported that the accused attacked her with extreme violence, to the point of strangling her with the intention of taking her life, an incident that occurred in February 2025, according to Noticias Argentinas agency. The oral hearings began a week ago, and the verdict was based on the crimes of unlawful deprivation of liberty and attempted aggravated homicide in the context of gender-based violence and repeated injuries. During the judicial process, the victim's testimony was key to the conviction, as she reconstructed a relationship marked by physical and psychological aggression that escalated to an attempted femicide. The case generated strong public repercussion not only for the severity of the facts but also because the couple had met on the reality show 'Love is Blind', a contest presented by Wanda Nara and Dario Barassi, where they had a symbolic wedding. Emily's statement after leaving the court In dialogue with Puro Show (El Trece), Emily could not hold back her tears and said: 'I can't believe it.'
