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Suspect Dies by Apparent Suicide as Police Probe Killing of Candela Santa María in La Matanza

Detectives now doubt a robbery based on app logs indicating she was off duty.

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Los familiares de Candela aseguraron desde el primer momento que la habían matado para robarle el celular y el dinero, y que la joven había sido traicionada por alguien conocido.
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Overview

  • Candela Santa María, 24, was found fatally shot inside her Fiat Cronos between 1 and 2 a.m. at Coronel Ramos and La Bastilla in González Catán.
  • Policía Científica confirmed a gunshot wound to the head with entry and exit wounds.
  • Police identified the main suspect as Rodrigo López, 20, known as “Piñón,” who died from an apparent self-inflicted shot in Virrey del Pino as officers moved to detain him.
  • Relatives contend she was lured and killed during a robbery, saying her phone was taken, while neighbors and family blocked Route 3 to demand justice and greater security.
  • The UFI de Homicidios in La Matanza is conducting forensic tests, raids and witness interviews as the motive remains undetermined, with reports noting a revolver box was found in the car’s trunk.