Lucía: seven years, two trials, a death without answers

Lucía: seven years, two trials, a death without answers: The femicide of Lucía Pérez MonteroThree men arrived at a medical facility with the unconscious body of a 16-year-old girl. The doctors could not revive her. The police believed their initial version. The family did not. Between 10:30 AM and 3 PM on October 8, 2016, something happened in a home in Mar del Plata that forever changed the course of Argentine justice.In this episode, we explore the seven years it took for the case to be resolved: a prosecutor who publicly announced a crime that the autopsy disproved, a first trial where the victim was judged for her supposed habits, and a second debate that forced judges to be suspended for lack of gender perspective. The condoms with DNA, the cigarette butts at the scene, the messages about drugs and protection, and the lingering question: was consent possible between an intoxicated teenager and a 23-year-old adult?Victim: Lucía Pérez Montero Date: October 8, 2016 Location: Mar del Plata, Argentina Status: Sentenced (life imprisonment for Matías Farías; 15 years for Juan Pablo Offidani)- A prosecutor publicly announced "impalement" four days after the discovery; the second autopsy completely disproved it. - Condoms with Matías's DNA confirm sexual activity; a cigarette butt with Offidani's DNA contradicts his role as a "mere transporter." - The first trial acquitted of abuse and femicide; a national women's strike and a higher court annulled the sentence. - Lucía was described by the defense as a "pathological addict" with an active sexual history; parents, teachers, and psychologists testified that she did not use drugs before that day.Lucía Pérez Montero, Mar del Plata femicide, October 2016, aggravated sexual abuse, Argentine justice, criminal minds, forensic investigation, gender perspective, judicial corruption, impossible truth, Spanish true crimeIf you want to listen to this podcast without ads and have access to premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, is prohibited without prior written authorization from OBOMEDIA. For permissions, licenses, and business inquiries, write to: [email protected] you'd like to listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or total or partial commercial use is prohibited without prior written authorization. For permissions, licenses, and commercial inquiries: [email protected]