Cordoba, Argentina – In a Shocking Twist, 18 Years After Nora Dalmasso’s Homicide, a New Suspect Emerges
In an unexpected turn of events, 18 years after the homicide of Nora Dalmasso, investigators have discovered an unknown DNA that points to a new suspect in the brutal crime. The woman was killed in her home in an exclusive gated community in Rio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina, in November 2006.
The new suspect, identified as Roberto Barzola, was initially discounted as a potential perpetrator due to his Fontaine’s close relationship with the victim’s family. However, his DNA has now been linked to evidence found at the crime scene – a bathrobe sash tangled around Dalmasso’s neck and pubic hair found on her body.
Barzola, who was 27 years old at the time of the murder and is now 45, had been working as a floor polisher in the Dalmasso-Macarrón residence the week before the crime. He had been previously discounted as a suspect, but the family had requested that he be included in the genetic testing in 2007, which never happened.
The families of Nora Dalmasso and her husband, Marcelo Macarrón have been desperately seeking justice for almost two decades. Macarrón was initially charged and later acquitted in 2022. The couple’s son, Facundo Macarrón, has been the only constant voice pushing for a resolution in the case.
The investigation into Nora Dalmasso’s death has been a tangled web of suspicion and speculation, with several theories emerging over the years. Initially, investigators considered the possibility of a crime committed during a sexual encounter gone wrong, or an act of sexual assault followed by murder. Later, a theory emerged suggesting that Dalmasso was killed by a hired assassin.
Despite the passage of time, the case has remained active, with investigators continuing to follow leads and pursue justice for the victim and her family. Experts from the Cordoba Justice Ministry, the National Center for Forensic Science in Florida, and the local forensics team have been working together to analyze DNA evidence and develop a clear timeline of events leading up to Dalmasso’s tragic death.
As the investigation continues, the family of Nora Dalmasso and her lawyers remain determined to uncover the truth. "The victim has the right to have the truth determined, even though the crime has prescribed," said prosecutor Julio Rivero.
With this new lead in the case, investigators hope to finally close the book on the tragic death of Nora Dalmasso and bring her killer to justice. Updates on the investigation will be provided as more information becomes available.
