# Catamarca homicide investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/catamarca-homicide-investigation
> Updated: 2026-10-23T14:12:41.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Catamarca, Argentina, detained Eduardo del Jesús Cejas in connection with the disappearance and suspected homicide of 27-year-old Maira Romina Cabrera. Cejas, the former partner of the victim, has been formally charged with simple threats and qualified homicide involving a domestic relationship.

Prosecutors allege that Cejas threatened Cabrera during an argument on August 7 and killed her on the night of August 10 in the town of Telaritos. While her remains have not yet been located, investigators stated that forensic evidence and electronic device analysis undermined the suspect’s alibi. The case has drawn public outcry and criticism from human rights organizations regarding the response of local security and gender-related agencies.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Legal appeals filed in Catamarca judicial proceedings

Legal appeals have been filed in Catamarca, Argentina, involving a forensic medical dispute in a death investigation and a challenge to a request for the removal of provincial deputy Javier Galán.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legal-appeals-filed-in-catamarca-judicial-proceedings

### 2026-09-28: Catamarca authorities detain man for suspected homicide of Maira Cabrera

Eduardo Cejas has been detained and charged with homicide in Catamarca, Argentina, following the disappearance of his former partner, Maira Cabrera, on August 10.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catamarca-authorities-detain-man-for-suspected-homicide-of-maira-cabrera

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