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The alleged suspect of the crime against the minor Jimena Esmeralda was linked to criminal proceedings and will remain in prison.
Franklin Gustavo Aceituno Argueta is the main suspect of the death of Jimena Esmeralda, in Retalhuleu. (Free Press Photo: PNC)
Franklin Gustavo Aceituno Argueta, 22, It has been in prison when considered by a judge as the main suspect of crime against her cousin, Jimena Esmeralda Jerónimo.
With the decision, Argueta is linked to criminal proceedings for the crime of femicide.
In addition, the judge granted the Public Ministry Three months to investigate the case.
The crime against Jimena Esmeralda occurred on April 18, 2025, When he was found lifeless on a dirt road seven kilometers from his homein Retalhuleu.
In addition, a live broadcast that was broadcast on social networks, would have shown Jimena Esmeralda at a party in the El Zapote and in the company of other girls, hours before being found lifeless.
Captured the alleged girl’s murderer in Retalhuleu
Franklin Gustavo Aceituno Argueta, accused of the femicide of a girl in San Sebastián, Retalhuleu has been captured in a house in the Los Recinos hamlet, Aldea San Luis, San Sebastián, Retalhuleu. pic.twitter.com/n4MTISIKK
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