Overview
- The victim was identified as Carlos Eduardo Huaranga Chayña, a 39-year-old mining engineer who had traveled from Lima and was found inside a water well at a house in Cerro Colorado where he attended a birthday party.
- Forensic results determined mechanical asphyxia by submersion as the cause of death, with a preliminary postmortem interval reported by one outlet at 24 to 32 hours.
- The well was covered by a heavy metal lid when the body was discovered, and the victim’s sister located the remains after re-entering the property with police.
- Authorities detained the homeowner and his son as part of the investigation, and specialized police units and the prosecutor’s office are collecting evidence and statements from attendees.
- A necropsy report cited by local media also noted a hematoma on the back of the head, and relatives say his cellphone remains missing as conflicting accounts from hosts and guests are examined.