# Florencio Varela triple murder investigation

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/florencio-varela-triple-murder-investigation
> Updated: 2026-11-04T21:21:55.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

The investigation into the September 2025 triple murder of Brenda del Castillo, Morena Verdi, and Lara Gutiérrez in Florencio Varela, Argentina, has progressed through new evidence and manhunt efforts.

In November 2026, the Argentine Ministry of Security announced a 10 million peso reward for information leading to the capture of five fugitives: Manuel David Valverde Rodríguez, David Gustavo Morales Huamaní, Alex Roger Ydone Castillo, Kevin Manuel Valverde Urtecho, and Abel Josuel Taya Humpi. Authorities are investigating a suspected drug trafficking organization with links across the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, Salta, and Peru, suggesting the motive was a cocaine robbery.

Shortly thereafter, investigators discovered a two and a half minute video on a mobile phone belonging to a detained Peruvian drug trafficker. The footage reportedly shows the torture of 15-year-old Lara Gutiérrez and places suspect Tony Janzen Valverde, known as “Pequeño J”, at the crime scene. In response, the family of Brenda del Castillo filed an injunction with the Federal Court No. 2 of Morón to prevent the video from circulating online, while the Public Prosecutor's Office urged media outlets to refrain from reproducing the sensitive imagery.

## Claims

- A video showing the torture of Lara Gutiérrez was found on a mobile phone belonging to a Peruvian drug trafficker. (reported by 2 sources)
- The video is approximately two and a half minutes long. (reported by 2 sources)
- The video places Tony Janzen Valverde, alias “Pequeño J”, at the crime scene. (reported by 2 sources)
- The family of Brenda del Castillo filed an injunction with the Federal Court No. 2 of Morón to stop the video's circulation. (reported by 2 sources)
- The Public Prosecutor's Office issued a statement urging media to avoid reproducing sensitive images from the case. (reported by 2 sources)
- There are 18 detainees and at least 5 fugitives linked to the criminal organization. (reported by 2 sources)
- The murders are being investigated as a retaliation for a previous theft of drugs. (reported by 2 sources)
- The video was shared among criminal members via the Zangi application. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: Florencio Varela triple homicide: torture video discovered

A torture video of victim Lara Gutiérrez was found in a drug trafficking investigation in Florencio Varela, Argentina. Families and prosecutors are now seeking to block its circulation.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/video-of-torture-found-in-florencio-varela-triple-homicide-investigation

### 2026-11-02: Argentina offers rewards for five fugitives in Florencio Varela triple murder case

Argentina has offered 10 million pesos each for information on five fugitives linked to a triple murder in Florencio Varela, allegedly involving a drug trafficking organization.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-offers-rewards-for-five-fugitives-in-florencio-varela-triple-murder-case

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