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Official Detained in Connection with Femicide Investigation in Tucumán

Tucumán authorities await new arrests in the Érika Álvarez femicide case. A judicial official, partner of the main suspect, has been detained on suspicion of involvement in the crime.


Official Detained in Connection with Femicide Investigation in Tucumán

In recent hours, Justina Gordillo, a judicial official from the province and the partner of the accused Felipe Sosa, was detained. Joaquín Girvau, head of the Tucumán Police, confirmed to local media that the investigation into the femicide has not concluded as there may be new arrests linked to drug trafficking and distribution circuits. This weekend, it became known that Justina Gordillo, a judicial official and the partner of the accused Felipe Sosa, was detained due to her possible involvement, as reported by the Argentine News Agency. According to the information provided, Gordillo is believed to have had sexual relations with Sosa and the victim on the night of the murder. Buenos Aires, February 2 (NA) — Tucumán authorities await new arrests related to drug trafficking in the case investigating the femicide of Érika Álvarez. Now, investigators want to determine if the official participated in the femicide or has valuable information. During the raid, a car and a cell phone were seized, which are being held as police evidence to advance the case.