Overview

• Police identified David Gustavo Morales Huamani, known as “Tarta” or “El Loco David,” and released his images as they seek a key suspect in the murders of Brenda del Castillo, Morena Verdi and Lara Gutiérrez.
• Authorities also named Alex Roger Idone/Ydone Castillo, alias “Alex” or “Diego,” as a fugitive reportedly tied to a prior international arrest request linked to roughly 50 kilograms of cocaine.
• Investigators say the new leads came from the declaration of detainee Víctor Lázaro Sotacuro, who is linked to a Volkswagen Fox allegedly used as a support vehicle in the abductions.
• Nine people are in custody as raids and searches continue in Buenos Aires neighborhoods, including Villa 1-11-14, with investigators estimating that about 15 individuals may have participated.
• Sabrina Mara del Castillo, mother of one victim, testified, sought federal protection over threats, and identified a man nicknamed “Gordo Dylan” in a video that also shows Lara Gutiérrez with alleged organizer “Pequeño J.”