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Preliminary Autopsy Finds Ex-Police Chief Vicente Cordeyro Died From Hanging as Probe Continues in Salta

Prosecutors pursue a homicide‑presumption inquiry with forensic analyses still in progress.

Overview

  • The Cuerpo de Investigaciones Fiscales reported asphyxia by hanging as the preliminary cause of death and noted superficial fire‑related injuries, with complementary studies ordered.
  • Cordeyro’s body was located on October 11 in the Cerro Elefante area after a two‑day search that deployed more than 130 personnel, drones, canines and CIF specialists guided by CCTV and phone data.
  • Prosecutors released video showing him walking alone toward the Elefante trail, his vehicle was found parked near the San Lorenzo church, and his phone was recovered at the scene.
  • Investigators highlighted that the site lies roughly 800 meters from a recent grassland fire and said fire forensics, toxicology and other technical tests remain underway under Resolution 1284/21.
  • Authorities have not determined whether the death was a suicide or involved third‑party participation; no firearms were found according to the fiscal team, and reports of a rope are being handled cautiously.