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Maribel Guardia Denies Imelda Tuñón’s Claims About Odor of Julián Figueroa’s Body

Her statement exposes sharp contradictions fueling a prolonged fight over her grandson’s guardianship.

Overview

  • On July 22, Guardia refuted Tuñón’s description of a “terrible” odor, asserting her son looked peaceful and “did not smell bad.”
  • Guardia said she was working in the theater and her husband was in Costa Rica when her son’s body was discovered.
  • In a recent “Sin Vergüenza” interview, Tuñón recounted a foul smell and described Julián’s anxiety and hallucinations hours before his death.
  • Both women continue legal battles over custody of José Julián and rights to Julián Figueroa’s musical legacy.
  • Tuñón transferred their son to a new school in mid-July after he suffered bullying tied to the family dispute, raising concerns about his wellbeing.