Gemma Álvarez femicide case advances in San Juan, Argentina
Gemma Giselle Álvarez, a 30‑year‑old mother, was killed on a Thursday morning while riding her motorcycle to work on the Costanera in Chimbas, San Juan Province. An autopsy confirmed she suffered 31 stab wounds from a knife, which caused her death. The alleged perpetrator, her ex‑partner Matías Exequiel Marín, used a white Volkswagen Gol Trend to block her vehicle, pursued her, and attacked her with the knife. After the murder he fled, attempted to cut his own wrists, and was captured in a house in Villa Obrera, where he received medical attention for self‑inflicted injuries. He was presented to a judge with his hands bandaged. Police conducted a large‑scale operation involving drones, raids and a warning shot that did not cause the victim’s death. Álvarez had filed a gender‑based restraining order a day before the attack. A photograph of her holding a “Ni Una Menos” sign has become a symbol of the fight against gender‑based violence.
Entities: Chimbas · Chimbas, San Juan Province · Fiscalía de Delitos Especiales · Gemma Giselle Álvarez · Gemma Álvarez · Matías Exequiel Marín · Rubén Ponce · San Juan Province · Sergio López Martí · Volkswagen Gol Trend
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Gemma Giselle Álvarez, 34, was killed on a Thursday morning while riding a motorcycle to work in the Costanera area of Chimbas, San Juan. (a842d2ca-edbb-48b7-9fad-c459f619ff62)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police operation included drones, raids, security‑camera review and mounted police units.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The victim suffered 31 stab wounds; autopsy confirmed no gunshot wounds. (d4d47492-2b9c-456d-ad33-e8a8c937c53e)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The suspect is now in police custody and will be presented to the justice system. (a842d2ca-edbb-48b7-9fad-c459f619ff62)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The suspect used a Volkswagen Gol Trend vehicle to intercept the victim. (d4d47492-2b9c-456d-ad33-e8a8c937c53e)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Matías Exequiel Marín was identified as the main suspect in the femicide of Gemma Giselle Álvarez. (a842d2ca-edbb-48b7-9fad-c459f619ff62)
- [● 3 SOURCES] An ambulance was called and the suspect received medical attention after his self‑injury. (a842d2ca-edbb-48b7-9fad-c459f619ff62)
- [● 5 SOURCES] After fleeing, the suspect was captured in Villa Obrera, where he attempted to cut his wrists. (a842d2ca-edbb-48b7-9fad-c459f619ff62)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Matías Exequiel Marín was detained after being located in a Villa Obrera residence. (a842d2ca-edbb-48b7-9fad-c459f619ff62)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Gemma Álvarez was killed on a Thursday morning on the Costanera in Chimbas, San Juan Province. (Gemma Álvarez was killed on a Thursday morning on the Costanera in Chimbas, San Juan Province.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] An autopsy confirmed that Gemma Álvarez suffered 31 stab wounds, which caused her death. (multiple sources)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The perpetrator was Matías Exequiel Marín, the victim’s ex‑partner. (The perpetrator was Matías Exequiel Marín, the victim’s ex‑partner.)