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Autopsy Finds Severe Head Trauma in Unidentified Man Recovered From Paraná River in Rosario

Prosecutors moved the case to a specialized unit pending forensic tests on timing, possible third‑party involvement.

Overview

  • A pedestrian spotted a body floating near calle Balcarce along Rosario’s central riverfront on the morning of Sept. 2 and called 911.
  • Prefectura Naval retrieved the remains and took them to its Estación Fluvial base before transfer to the Instituto Médico Legal per protocol.
  • The autopsy reported a grave cranial injury; the victim has not been identified, with investigators estimating an age of roughly 35 to 40.
  • Following the autopsy, the inquiry was assigned to the Equipo Fiscal Transitorio de Violencias Altamente Lesivas, with fiscal Patricio Saldutti on duty.
  • Initial steps ordered by fiscal Valeria Piazza Iglesias included scene processing, witness interviews, and camera reviews, while complementary exams aim to establish time in the water and cause of death.