Teenager found dead in Mayaya river; partner detained as suspect
The body of a 17-year-old girl was found floating in a river in Mayaya municipality, La Paz. Her 26-year-old partner was arrested and the case is being investigated as an alleged femicide.
Teenager found dead in Mayaya; common-law husband arrested
The body of a 17-year-old teenager was rescued floating in a river in Mayaya municipality, in La Paz department, according to unitel.bo. The victim's partner, a 26-year-old man, was arrested in connection with the investigation.
"According to the investigation, it appears that she was physically assaulted and as a result of this assault she would have fallen into the river," said Ricardo Terrazas, commander of La Paz Police.
There are reports indicating that the young woman was beaten before being thrown into the river. Commander Terrazas clarified that the case has been brought to the attention of the Public Ministry and that Police are investigating it as an alleged femicide.
The detained common-law husband is awaiting his hearing on precautionary measures to determine his legal status, whilst authorities continue investigations to clarify the circumstances of the crime.
Source: Google News BO — La Paz