30-year prison sentence for perpetrators of double homicide in Casabó

A court in Uruguay has handed down a 30-year prison sentence to two men for their involvement in a brutal double homicide that occurred on August 29, 2023, in the Casabó neighborhood of Montevideo. The Ministry of the Interior reported that the men, identified by their initials C.M.P.B. and C.S.F.G., were active participants in organized crime and belonged to a notorious criminal gang.

According to the prosecution, the convicted individuals were responsible for the shooting deaths of a couple inside their home. The attackers also set the residence ablaze before fleeing the scene. The victims' grandmother, an 88-year-old woman, witnessed the attack. The female victim managed to call emergency services before succumbing to her injuries. The male victim was found outside the home after attempting to escape.

Investigators believe the motive for the killings stemmed from a drug-related dispute. The prosecution alleges that the male victim had recently purchased drugs from one of the convicted men shortly before returning home, a routine he often followed. Forensic analysis of the bodies indicated that two firearms, a .380 caliber pistol and a .38 or .357 caliber revolver, were used during the attack.

C.M.P.B., who has a prior criminal record, was convicted as the principal perpetrator of a "very especially aggravated homicide." C.S.F.G. was found guilty as a co-author of the same charge, along with firearm offenses due to his recidivism and arson. Both received the maximum sentence of 30 years in penitentiary, reflecting the severity of their crimes and their deep involvement in organized criminal activity.