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DNA Links Four Victims to Jujuy Suspect as Prosecutors Move to Add Homicide Counts

Prosecutors cite fresh DNA results to expand the case to four aggravated homicides.

Overview

  • Officials identified two additional victims as Miguel Ángel Quispe, 60, and Juan José Ponce, 51, adding to earlier matches for Jorge Omar Anachuri, 68, and Sergio Sosa, 25.
  • The Ministerio Público de la Acusación will seek to formally charge Matías Jurado with four counts of aggravated homicide based on the new genetic matches.
  • Forensic analysis found 24 blood-positive samples among 61 tested, producing 21 usable genetic profiles with two profiles still pending comparison.
  • Investigators say it is unlikely intact bodies will be recovered, pushing the case to rely on DNA and trace evidence gathered from the Alto Comedero residence.
  • Jurado remains in preventive detention in Gorriti and denies the allegations, as an interagency team continues interviews, camera reviews and searches with EAAF, CINDAC, canine units and georadar.