Overview
- The Unidad Especializada de Homicidios I formally imputed Diego (Ricardo) Zerda for instigation to suicide and simple threats and secured his detention.
- A judge granted encierro cautelar for two months after prosecutors sought four; the defense asked for hospital house arrest with geolocation.
- A forensic examiner found Zerda fit to understand and direct his actions following his admission to Hospital Obarrio for psychiatric treatment.
- Key evidence cited includes the 1:13 TikTok live video, a medico‑legal report confirming death by hanging, screenshots, and an audio message to the victim’s brother.
- Investigators are extracting data from three phones, requesting records from TikTok and Meta, and taking statements as prior archived complaints and new allegations surface.