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Criminal investigations involving minors in Argentina

Overview

Authorities in Argentina continue to investigate the death of 6-year-old Izan Aguirre in San Justo, Santa Fe. The child was found lifeless in a residence in the Reyes neighborhood, with a preliminary autopsy by the Santa Fe Forensic Medical Corps confirming death by asphyxia, likely due to drowning or strangulation.

Investigators are examining long hairs found in the child’s hand to determine if a struggle occurred. Prosecutors Daniela Montegrosso and Laura Urquiza are leading the investigation, which includes analyzing seized electronic devices, biological samples, and security footage.

The 22-year-old mother, R. A. M., has been formally charged with aggravated homicide. While an autopsy specified the cause of death as asphyxia through manual or mechanical strangulation, the investigation has shifted focus toward the defendant’s mental state. A specialized Medical Board has been ordered to evaluate whether she was capable of understanding the criminality of her actions at the time of the incident.

Although the defense requested her transfer to a psychiatric hospital, a judge ordered her to remain in custody at a penitentiary facility, stating that mental health treatments are typically outpatient and cannot be managed in a hospital setting under these circumstances. The victim’s family has provided emotional testimony, describing the mother as having exhibited “highly unusual and mystical behavior” following the event.

In a separate incident in Córdoba, a 2-year-old boy discovered 71 wraps of cocaine inside a purse while playing at a childcare center. The boy’s mother was arrested after returning to the facility to reclaim the bag; she reportedly claimed the drug sales were intended to support her children. The Fuerza Policial Antinarcotráfico (FPA) is investigating the origin of the drugs.

Entities

San Justo · Daniela Montegrosso · Santa Fe · Izan Aguirre · Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado de Sonora

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Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [CRIME] 20 sources
    San Justo mother charged with aggravated homicide of 6-year-old son

    A 22-year-old mother faces aggravated homicide charges in San Justo, Argentina, after her 6-year-old son died of manual strangulation. A medical board will evaluate her mental state.

  2. 24 days ago

    [CRIME] 35 sources
    San Justo investigation: 6-year-old boy dies of asphyxiation

    A 6-year-old boy in San Justo, Santa Fe, died of asphyxiation. His 22-year-old mother is in custody as investigators analyze forensic evidence, including hairs found in the child's hand.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 29 sources
    Santa Fe Province Police Seize Cocaine in Raids and Detain Pediatrician for Abuse

    Santa Fe police raids seized large cocaine stocks and arrested four drug suspects; the same force also detained a pediatrician accused of sexual abuse after a complaint, both investigations ongoing.

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