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Horacio Benítez trial starts in Chajarí, Argentina
A jury trial began on 30 July 2024 in Chajarí, Argentina, against Horacio Rafael Benítez for the femicide of 24‑year‑old Luisina Leoncino. Leoncino disappeared on 9 July 2023 and her remains were discovered three years later, on 30 July 2023, in a field in Pampa Soler.
Security‑camera footage shows Leoncino entering Benítez’s home in the 6 de Febrero neighbourhood. Hours later, Benítez was recorded leaving the area on a motorcycle, wearing a helmet and gloves, and carrying large black bags. The trial marks the first jury proceeding in this high‑profile case, which has drawn national attention since the discovery of the victim’s remains.
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6 de Febrero neighbourhood · Chajarí · Horacio Rafael Benítez · Luisina Leoncino · Pampa Soler
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The jury trial for Horacio Rafael Benítez began on 30 July 2024 in Chajarí, Argentina. cableinformacion.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Benítez was captured on video leaving the scene on his motorcycle carrying large black bags while wearing a helmet and gloves. cableinformacion.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Luisina Leoncino, aged 24, disappeared on 9 July 2023 and was murdered later that year. cableinformacion.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Her remains were found on 30 July 2023 in a field in Pampa Soler. cableinformacion.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Security camera footage recorded Luisina Leoncino entering Benítez’s home in the 6 de Febrero neighbourhood. cableinformacion.com.ar