Nahir Galarza: Argentine Teenager Sentenced to Life
Background of the Case
In December 2017, Argentina was taken by storm with the trial of Nahir Galarza, a 19-year-old accused of murdering her boyfriend, Fernando Pastorizzo.
The Trial
The trial, held in Gualeguaychú, Entre RÃos, gripped the nation as prosecutors alleged that Galarza had shot Pastorizzo multiple times at close range. The defense, led by attorney Raquel Hermida Leyenda, argued that Galarza had acted in self-defense.
Life Sentence
On December 3, 2018, Galarza was found guilty of aggravated intentional homicide and sentenced to life imprisonment. She became the youngest woman in Argentina to receive such a sentence.
Aftermath
The case has sparked widespread debate in Argentina, raising questions about gender, violence against women, and the judicial system. Galarza has since faced additional accusations from her lawyer, who claimed that Galarza's father was involved in the killing.
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