Resistance (from the envoy) — The presence of a large number of police officers and a fence ready to be erected in front of the city’s law center are a sign of the day’s expectations. Friday, after seven hours of deliberation. The jury could not reach a verdict. In the responsibility of Cesar Sena, Marcela Acuña, Emerenciano Sena and their four collaborators Murder of Cecilia Strzyzowski.
Shortly after 9 a.m. this Saturday, Judge Dolly Fernandez issued additional instructions to begin the 15th day of the trial, insisting on sequestration that the jury must follow. “Do not read, watch or listen to the news or discuss this incident with anyone. And last but not least, do not search on the Internet or any kind of social networks,” he reminded them. He stressed that his role was to “determine and apply the law” based on the facts presented during the trial.
“They don’t tell anyone else about this incident,” he reiterated, adding that they can’t even tell their “closest family members.” “If someone tries to say something to you, tell them you’re a juror, ask them to leave, tell them to stop. Report this situation immediately to the detention officer, and they’ll let me know,” he said.
According to a judicial official in charge of the organization, “jurors are protected from public opinion.” They have no access to the media or contact with people outside the team who protect them. At the end of the hearing, the lawyers reported being transferred to a hotel.
The verdict of the 12-person jury must be unanimous. In this case, defendants must fill out seven forms, one for each defendant, allowing them to define their guilt and innocence of the crime contemplated in the charge, as well as any aggravating circumstances. Both parties agreed to extend the debate until 1 p.m. If there is no verdict, a decision will be made whether the debate will resume tomorrow or on Monday.
Prosecutors claim that deliberations were expected to take longer due to the incident. number of witnesses and defendants; And they hope the verdict will be handed down today. The defense believes, as they argued throughout the trial, that “it’s all political.” This was stated by Ricardo Osuna, the lawyer representing Sena, during the hearing. “I hope nothing like this happens after today so that the jury is not contaminated,” he said.
The law provides for a minimum of two hours of deliberation, but No upper limit. Judge Fernandez said the case could take up to 11 days, the same length of time as the trial.
On Friday, security was tight and the defendants left in separate, guarded cars as people who had come to await the verdict in the square chanted “murderer.” No one moved because of the pouring rain. People in the streets sang the national anthem, a song identifying the 2022 march, and chanted:we want the verdict“The organizers of the jury trial came to call for calm. A police cordon was set up from the building where the deliberations were being held. Most of the jurors were carrying pink objects, Cecilia’s favorite color. Their signs called for justice. They held a parade that read ‘Mr. Sena, guilty verdict’ and a giant Argentine flag that read ‘Argentina demands justice for Cecilia.’ ‘Perpetuate the Sena family.’
The bars surrounding the city’s Justice Research Center were filled with ribbons, balloons and pink handkerchiefs. Her photo too. It’s like a flag. One reads, “Chaco demands justice,” another says next to it, “The Eternal Seven, the Seven Knew,” and a third says, “They took so much from us that we have lost our fear.”
Among those waiting for the verdict in the plaza in front of the courthouse on Friday were Mercedes Valois FloresCecilia’s grandmother. “May justice be done so that my granddaughter can rest in peace,” he said. nation. He defined himself as a “soldier”. She was surrounded by a group of women who shouted, “Strong, grandma!”
“When you listen to people who have suffered so much impunity… they are not convinced that impunity in Chaco has ended,” he added.
If all avenues have been exhausted and a unanimous decision cannot be reached within a “reasonable” period of deliberation, the jury must notify the judge in writing. And she will need to decide with the parties how to proceed. If the case is deemed to be “stayed,” the case could be tried again in front of a different jury, according to procedures detailed in the law. In that case, the previous public hearing and selection process would need to be repeated. If the new jury also deadlocks, the judge acquits the defendant.
Legally, juries could reach a partial verdict in cases where they reached a unanimous verdict, but those organizing the process have already announced that they will announce their verdict once they have reached a verdict for the seven defendants in this case.
If there were innocent people, they would be free. If the defendant is found guilty, it is up to the judge to impose the sentence based on the minimum and maximum amounts provided for in the criminal code. A sentencing hearing will be held within 10 business days of the verdict.
The jury is made up of 12 full members and at least two alternates, but the law allows judges to increase the number depending on the case. It has been decided that eight people will be nominated for this trial, which has been called “the most important trial in the history of Chaco.” They were selected from a total of 450 candidates after a rigorous three-day selection process. Applicants are selected once a year by a Chaco lottery.
Before deliberations, the judge read out what had happened, the various verdict options for each defendant, and the characteristics of each. He told them they would not be allowed to “create theories” and must make decisions based on the evidence presented at trial and their own common sense, ignore outside information, communicate with people other than the jury, search for information or use artificial intelligence. Before deliberating, they handed over their cell phones.
Also, you should not state the reasons for your decision. They must elect a president who will be responsible for organizing deliberations and drafting and signing decisions. Once a verdict is reached, you must knock on the door of the deliberation room.
The superintendent will notify the judge in writing and the decision will be read out in open court. You cannot communicate directly with the judge during the process. If you have any questions, you should contact us in writing through the responsible officer.
The three Senas are at the center of the charges against a young woman they murdered on June 2, 2023, in a house at 1460 Santa Maria de Oro Street in this city. There lived Emerenciano and Marcella, powerful picketers who built an empire. Allies of Jorge Capitanich.
The indictment charges her with murder, aggravated by the relationship in the context of gender violence. Cesar as the author and his parents as the main participants. Marcela and Emerenciano’s defense attorneys asked the jury to acquit them, arguing that the possible concealment attributable to them fell within a section of the criminal code that exempts those who conceal a relative within the fourth degree from criminal liability.
His closest allies appealed to the same strategy. Fabiana Gonzalez and Gustavo ObregonThe defense said they were like family. Obregon We spoke for the first time this Friday. When the accused had a chance to say the last words And asked for forgiveness. He was the one called to help his son. “I have only accompanied Cesar countless times, out of love, respect and infinite gratitude for his parents, Mr. Emerenciano and Mr. Marcela, who are the fundamental pillars of my life,” he said before his voice broke.
His ex-wife, Fabiana González, who was also charged with a cover-up, was also crying. “It’s also about my family. And because I feel and love Cesar as my son at heart, I apologize for my actions and inactions. I never intended to hurt or hurt anyone,” he added.
In your case, the jury must decide whether to convict them or not. Aggravated Concealment, Simple or Not Guilty? As in the case of Mr. Melgarejo and Griselda Lucia Reynoso, the prosecution’s theory is that local landowners fanned the flames where Cecilia’s body was to be cremated. González and Melgarejo said nothing, and Reynoso insisted, “I’m not responsible for what you’re accusing me of.”
Caesar has no intention of speaking. The defendant had a chance to say his final words before hearing the popular jury’s verdict, but Senas’ son decided not to do so at the beginning of the 14th day of his girlfriend’s murder trial.
Emerenciano simply said he was innocent. Marcela reiterated that she was innocent because she would “never cause harm to another person” and called for the truth to take precedence over “media reporting and political exploitation of the incident.” She took aim at the state’s judiciary, pledging to “keep fighting for people who don’t have jobs” even if convicted, and saying she hopes Chacko “will intervene in response to the devastation this case has caused, but I hope he doesn’t feel legally responsible for this.”
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