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Jujuy Homicide Case Advances With New Psychiatric Exams and SUBE Travel Leads

The investigation now hinges on fresh psychiatric interviews to assess possible aggravating factors.

Overview

  • Matías Jurado, 37, remains jailed at the Penal de Gorriti and is accused of four aggravated homicides tied to DNA from victims Jorge Anachuri, Sergio Sosa, Miguel Quispe and Juan Ponce.
  • A psychiatrist from the Salta Public Prosecutor's Office began interviewing Jurado on September 5 to evaluate indicators such as cruelty, treachery or killing for pleasure, complementing ongoing psychological tests.
  • Prosecutors have expanded the formal imputations and will request an extension of Jurado’s preventive detention as the case stays in the preparatory instruction phase.
  • Forensic teams report that 24 of 61 analyzed samples tested positive for blood and yielded genetic profiles matching the identified victims, while two profiles remain without a confirmed match.
  • Investigators are tracing Jurado’s bus movements using multiple seized SUBE cards and are focusing on frequent Friday trips that may align with waste collection schedules, with camera reviews underway to test that lead.