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Jujuy Homicide Probe Finds Two More DNA Profiles, Expands Victim Search

Prosecutors have charged Matías Jurado with two aggravated homicides following lab reports of at least four distinct DNA profiles recovered from his home.

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Matías Jurado al ser detenido como posible autor de la desaparición de indigentes en Jujuy
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Overview

  • Laboratories identified a third and fourth genetic profile from remains found at Jurado’s residence, taking the total to at least four.
  • The two new profiles do not match relatives of three missing men whose samples were awaiting comparison, pointing to additional unidentified victims.
  • Two profiles were previously confirmed as belonging to Jorge Omar Anachuri, 68, and Sergio Alejandro Sosa, 25, whose disappearances led investigators to the property.
  • Authorities say only about 20% of roughly 100 collected biological samples have been analyzed after seizing 206 items, including bloodstained materials and a facón with detectable DNA.
  • Investigators are probing at least five possible victims and are not ruling out up to seven, while psychiatric reports and hearings on preventive detention are expected next.