Woman dies from strangulation during visit to partner at El Abra prison, Cochabamba
A 38-year-old woman died during a visit to El Abra prison, where her partner was held pending trial for attempted femicide against her.
Woman dies during visit to detained aggressor at Cochabamba prison
A 38-year-old woman died inside El Abra prison in Cochabamba whilst visiting her partner, a 36-year-old man who was already being held in pre-trial detention for a previous attempted femicide committed against her, according to El Deber.
Police officers found both inside a room in the penitentiary with apparent injuries to the neck. The woman was lifeless; the man had cutting wounds on the neck and both arms. The prosecutor assigned to the case, Edson Orellana, confirmed details of the discovery.
According to preliminary external examination, the victim would have died between three and four hours before police intervention. The probable cause of death is mechanical asphyxiation by strangulation, a finding that must be corroborated through medico-legal autopsy.
In the room, investigators recovered a sharp object that the man presumably used to cause himself injuries. The object will be subjected to expert analysis to determine its connection to the facts.
The suspect had a record of investigations for family or domestic violence, in addition to the ongoing case for attempted femicide against the same victim. Authorities are investigating how the death occurred within the prison and how the aggressor was able to access a sharp object inside the facility.
The Public Ministry is continuing proceedings to clarify the circumstances of the death and determine corresponding criminal responsibilities.
Source: El Deber