The trial began with the testimonies of the accused in the Cecilia Strzyzowski murder case. First to testify was Emerenciano, the piquetero leader, charged as a primary participant in the homicide. He described his life before his detention and stated he has nothing to do with the case. Next were Fabiana González, Griselda Reinoso, and Gustavo Melgarejo, accused of covering up the crime, who also disassociated themselves from the femicide. The last to testify was the most eloquent, stating that he found traces of fire at the Sena field and that César and Obregón had asked him for a shovel. At the close of the session, it was announced when the hearing to determine the financial penalties for those found responsible for the femicide will take place. On Wednesday, several of the accused spoke publicly for the first time during the trial. Following similar motions in the trial, it is expected that many defense attorneys will argue that the victim's body has not been found, making an analysis impossible, while the prosecution will maintain that despite the ongoing search for Cecilia, the evidence is clear and the responsibility of each involved party is known. The five accused who testified. After the final arguments stage, this Friday the 12 members of the popular jury will deliver a verdict of guilt or innocence for the seven accused. César Sena and Gustavo Obregón did not testify. According to the Argentine News Agency, an intense day is expected this Thursday with the closing arguments, in which the parties will present what they believe should be the future legal process for their clients. The closing arguments in the femicide trial of Cecilia Strzyzowski, the young woman who was murdered in June 2023 and whose body has still not been found, are taking place today in the city of Resistencia, Chaco, following the shocking testimonies of five of the seven accused, including Marcela Acuña, Emerenciano Sena, Fabiana González, Griselda Reinoso, and Gustavo Melgarejo.
