The family of 21-year-old Edith Guadalupe Valdés Zaldívar has expressed absolute certainty that Juan Jesús “N” is responsible for her feminicide. The suspect, a 24-year-old security guard, has been linked to the process and remains detained in the Reclusorio Norte.
Investigation and Evidence
During a recent press conference, the victim’s aunt, Alma, stated that there is no doubt the suspect was the intellectual author of the crime. She noted that the investigation folder contains “contundent and fehaciente” evidence of his participation.
The investigation is being conducted by the Fiscalía General de Justicia (FGJ), with the participation of independent experts. According to Alma, this external oversight provides certainty that the FGJ is not fabricating a culprit and is proceeding with due diligence.
Institutional Failures and Corruption Claims
Despite their trust in the current investigation, the family highlighted critical omissions that occurred during the first hours of the search for the young woman. These failures have caused significant distress and delayed the initial response.
The family too clarified reports regarding requests for money to initiate the investigation. They denied that Eduardo Poletti, the fiscal for the Investigation, Prosecution of Crimes in Matters of Forced Disappearance and Disappearance Committed by Individuals and Search for Disappeared Persons, was involved in such requests.
Instead, they attributed the act to a PDI (Police Investigator), who has since been dismissed from his post. A police officer and a Ministerio Público (MP) were also dismissed for omitting the immediate search and localization of Guadalupe.
Conflicting Accounts and Privacy Requests
The FGJ reports that the security guard attacked Edith Guadalupe with a screwdriver, resulting in her death. However, the family of Juan Jesús “N” has dismissed these accusations, claiming the young man had been beaten and was potentially under threat.
The family of the victim has requested privacy from the media. They have also explicitly distanced themselves from calls for marches organized in Edith’s name, stating that “profiting from others’ pain is also a crime” and asking organizers to omit her name from such events.
Potential Legal Developments
The legal battle is expected to continue as the defense for Juan Jesús “N” expands. According to reports, lawyers are currently analyzing the possibility of filing an amparo (injunction) against the suspect’s preventive prison status.
Further pericial evidence is still being analyzed within the investigation folder, which could potentially influence the final sentencing or the defense’s strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the primary suspect in the feminicide of Edith Guadalupe?
The suspect is Juan Jesús “N”, a 24-year-old man who worked as a security guard in the building where the victim’s body was found.
What was the reported cause of death?
According to the Fiscalía General de Justicia (FGJ), the suspect allegedly attacked Edith Guadalupe with a screwdriver, causing her death.
Why were some officials dismissed from their positions?
A PDI, a police officer, and an MP were dismissed for omitting the immediate search and localization of the victim, as well as for an instance where a PDI requested money to begin investigations.
How can judicial systems better ensure that initial search protocols are followed without the interference of corruption?
