Christian "N" was transferred from the General Hospital of León to the Social Rehabilitation Center (Cereso) of León, where he was under custody after a suicide attempt at the time of his detention. Upon his return, he was informed that he would face three charges: enforced disappearance, rape, and homicide. As expected, Christian's defense requested a duplication of the term to gather evidence in his favor.
The initial hearing marks the first formal step in the judicial process, where it will be determined whether there is sufficient evidence to link the accused to the murder of Mateo Santiago, a case that has generated protests and calls for justice in the community. Authorities have committed to conducting a thorough investigation to ensure transparency and adherence to the law in the legal process.
Mateo Santiago's family's lawyers denied that there was an employment link between the minor and the accused, refuting rumors suggesting otherwise. It was clarified that Mateo did not work at the accused's office, as had been circulated in some media and social networks. So far, it is known that the minor took a public transport bus to return home after school, and that route passed in front of the office where he was allegedly intercepted by the suspect.
The initial session against Christian Augusto Jafet, accused of the murder of the minor, began this Wednesday. During the hearing, which was conducted privately, the accused requested a private attorney for his legal defense, which delayed its start by three hours.
