The National Police of Peru (PNP) have captured Luis Andrés Flores Julca, the alleged killer of cosmetologist Yajaira Sigüeñas Urbano. The suspect was apprehended in Argentina following an international manhunt for the crime committed in the Surquillo district of Lima this past April.
Details of the Attack and Investigation
According to investigations, Flores Julca allegedly attacked the victim with a white weapon before setting her on fire. The assault caused irreversible damage to most of her body.
Sigüeñas Urbano was rushed to the Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza, where she remained unconscious for several days before passing away.
The Escape Route and Capture
Following the crime, Flores Julca fled Peru, traveling through Bolivia to reach Argentina. PNP Lieutenant General Manuel Lozada explained that the suspect purchased two tickets in the town of Jujuy to travel to Buenos Aires.
Authorities presume a family member may have traveled ahead to meet him at the border and transport him to Buenos Aires by land.
The capture occurred one week after Flores Julca was included in the Ministry of the Interior (Mininter) Rewards Program. A citizen’s tip regarding his location led to the operation.
The arrest was carried out by agents from the Federal Division of Fugitives and Extraditions of Interpol Buenos Aires, coordinating with the Search and Capture Division of Interpol Lima to execute an international arrest warrant issued on April 19.
Legal Process and Next Steps
General PNP Víctor Revoredo, head of the Criminal Investigation Directorate (Dirincri), stated that coordination is underway to transfer Flores Julca back to Peru for interrogation and further legal proceedings.
The Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations (MIMP) has informed that the government may appeal the existing extradition treaty between Peru and Argentina. This step is intended to ensure the suspect’s return to face a preliminary detention order for the alleged crime of femicide.
the suspect could soon face formal charges in Peruvian courts, provided the extradition process is successful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the suspect captured?
Luis Andrés Flores Julca was captured in Coronda, in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina.
How did the suspect leave Peru?
He traveled from Peru to Argentina by crossing through Bolivia, eventually purchasing tickets in Jujuy to reach Buenos Aires.
What is the current legal status of the suspect?
He faces an international arrest warrant issued on April 19 and a preliminary detention order in Peru for the alleged crime of femicide.
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