Overview
- Prosecutor Martín Bogado told jurors that Cecilia was killed and burned in a planned effort to make her disappear, outlining alleged roles for each of the seven defendants.
- Defense teams for César Sena and his parents rejected any criminal plan and argued there is no direct proof, highlighting the absence of a body, an autopsy, or conclusive audiovisual or communications evidence.
- Marcela Acuña’s lawyer acknowledged post‑crime concealment efforts but denied her involvement in the killing, citing messages and her reaction as evidence she learned of the death afterward.
- Cecilia’s mother, Gloria Romero, and grandmother, Mercedes Valois Flores, gave emotional testimony requesting justice; Romero’s statement will continue Monday and the accused were kept out of the courtroom during portions of the session.
- The main charges include aggravated homicide for César Sena as alleged author and participation for his parents, with four others accused of aggravated cover‑up, and court officials expect the jury trial to run through November 20.