Overview
- The Resistencia jury began hearing the 2023 femicide case with César Sena accused as the alleged material author and his parents, Emerenciano Sena and Marcela Acuña, charged as participants or co-authors.
- Prosecutor Martín Bogado alleged a plan to kill, burn and make the victim disappear, while all three defenses denied any premeditated plot and stressed the lack of direct proof, including the absence of a recovered body.
- Marcela Acuña’s lawyer acknowledged concealment to protect her son but rejected any role in the killing, and four associates face aggravated concealment charges.
- Cecilia’s grandmother and mother testified emotionally on the opening day; the mother called for life sentences and will continue her testimony when the court reconvenes Monday in Chaco.
- In a separate development, Salta prosecutor Eduardo Villalba appealed to overturn the May dismissal of trucker Héctor Romero in the María Cash disappearance, citing wiretaps, inconsistencies and alleged cover-up, with the appellate court extending time to rule.