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Loan Peña disappearance trial: Maciel continues testimony in Corrientes
The trial regarding the disappearance of Loan Danilo Peña in Corrientes, Argentina, has entered a critical phase. Former police commissioner Walter Adrián Maciel is continuing his testimony, during which he has alleged that the child was struck by a vehicle and subsequently hidden by Carlos Pérez, María Victoria Caillava, and Laudelina Peña.
In response to these accusations, Laudelina Peña's defense has declined a requested confrontation (careo) with Maciel, though they intend to expand her testimony to address alleged contradictions in his statements. The prosecution has noted a potential breakdown in the 'pact of silence' among the accused.
Key forensic evidence is also being presented. Biologist Pablo Andrés Noeda is testifying regarding a DNA sample (M10) recovered from the fender of a Ford Ranger belonging to Pérez and Caillava. The sample revealed a mixture of male DNA, though its exact origin remains a subject of investigation. Additionally, forensic expert Roberto Antonio Quiroz is scheduled to testify about the discovery of a small red piece of fabric found during searches in a rural area of 9 de Julio. Due to the large volume of pending testimonies, prosecutors suggest the trial could continue until 2027.
Entities
Carlos Pérez · Laudelina Peña · Loan Danilo Peña · María Victoria Caillava · Walter Adrián Maciel · Walter Maciel
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A DNA sample (M10) was recovered from the right fender of a Ford Ranger belonging to Carlos Pérez and María Victoria Caillava. facundoquiroga.com · www.diarioellibertador.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] A small red piece of fabric or thread was found during searches in a rural area of 9 de Julio. facundoquiroga.com · www.diarioellibertador.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] Laudelina Peña's defense rejected a confrontation (careo) with Walter Maciel. cvinoticias.com · lapioneradeclorinda.com · fmimpacto107.com.ar · www.cronica.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] Maciel accused Carlos Pérez, María Victoria Caillava, and Laudelina Peña of being responsible for the disappearance. cvinoticias.com · lapioneradeclorinda.com · radiodelguaran.com.ar · www.cronica.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The DNA profile from sample M10 consists of a mixture of a male individual. facundoquiroga.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Walter Adrián Maciel testified that Loan Danilo Peña was struck by a vehicle and subsequently hidden. cvinoticias.com · lapioneradeclorinda.com · radiodelguaran.com.ar · www.cronica.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The trial could extend until 2027 due to the high number of pending testimonies. cvinoticias.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Laudelina Peña intends to expand her testimony to address contradictions in Maciel's statements. cvinoticias.com · radiodelguaran.com.ar