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Strzyzowski Femicide Trial Opens as Victim’s Mother Seeks Life Terms and Acuña Denies Wrongdoing

A popular jury is slated to decide the fate of seven accused defendants, with a verdict possible by November 20.

Overview

  • Proceedings began in Resistencia, Chaco, where seven people stand trial over the killing of Cecilia Strzyzowski, including César, Emerenciano and Marcela Acuña on aggravated homicide charges.
  • Gloria Romero addressed the jurors, called for life sentences for the three principal defendants and became unwell during her testimony.
  • Speaking from the Don Santiago women’s facility, Marcela Acuña apologized to Romero and insisted she did not commit any crime.
  • Acuña criticized prosecutor Martín Bogado’s opening as false, said she intends to testify and raised concerns about her son César’s psychiatric struggles and self‑harm.
  • Acuña has been detained for over two years after hunger strikes and letters asserting innocence, and the court schedule points to a potential November 20 verdict.