She was brutally murdered on a rural road after resisting sexual abuse, in what becomes the sixth femicide of the year in that province.
Friday, May 24, 2024 | 7:00 p.m.
Erica Torres, a 45-year-old librarian, was found with five stab wounds in the chest and neck on a rural road between Charata and Las Breñas. The woman was hitchhiking when she was approached by a man who offered her a ride. According to the first reports from Prosecutor 3, headed by Gabriela Rafart Anton, the aggressor tried to abuse Torres and, failing, took her to a secluded area where he stabbed her and abandoned her.
The crime occurred around 8 on Friday and Torres was found by a truck driver who alerted the police and the ambulance. Despite medical efforts, the librarian died at noon at the Las Breñas Hospital. This unfortunate incident has shocked the educational community and the inhabitants of the region.
Reactions and search for justice for the librarian
The Charata community has reacted with deep indignation to the murder of Érica Torres. Friends, family and colleagues have expressed their pain and demanded justice for the librarian. Local authorities have intensified investigations to identify and capture the person responsible for this heinous crime.
Érica Torres carried out teaching duties in the Library of School 266 in Charata, where she was very loved by her colleagues and students. Her tragic death has left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her. Various human rights organizations and feminist groups have organized marches and vigils in honor of Torres and to demand greater security measures in the region.
So far, the identity of the vehicle involved in the crime is unknown and the police are taking statements from the truck driver who found Torres. Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist with the investigation to ensure justice is served for the murdered librarian.
In summary, the murder of librarian Erica Torres has generated a wave of shock and demands for justice in the Charata community and beyond. Gender violence continues to be an urgent problem that requires immediate attention and action to protect women and guarantee their safety.
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