Peru Extradites Suspected Triple Femicide Mastermind 'Pequeño J' to Argentina

In a significant display of international judicial cooperation, Peru has successfully extradited Tony Janzen Valverde Victoriano, known as 'Pequeño J,' to Argentina to face grave charges. This operation, meticulously planned and executed in the early hours of May 4, 2026, marks the culmination of a complex seven-month process that involved intricate legal proceedings and high-level coordination between Peruvian and Argentine authorities.

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Peru completed the extradition of Tony Janzen Valverde Victoriano, alias ‘Pequeño J’, identified as the main suspect in a triple femicide in Argentina.

Valverde, who was held under preventive detention in Peru following his arrest on September 30, 2025, after an international alert, now faces accusations of masterminding the brutal murders of Brenda del Castillo, Morena Verdi, and Lara Gutiérrez in September 2025. The alleged motive, according to the prosecution's hypothesis, points towards a retaliatory act connected to a narcotrafficking organization seeking to recover stolen drugs. This connection to organized crime underscores the severity and complexity of the case.

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The operation closed a process of more than seven months that combined judicial decisions, international coordination, and a high-level police deployment.

The extradition process itself was a testament to the robust legal frameworks and diplomatic ties between Peru and Argentina. It involved multiple stages, from the initial judicial cooperation request activated by the Prosecutor's Office, through the admission and elevation of the case to the Supreme Court, and finally, the Executive's authorization for extradition via a supreme resolution. The final transfer was executed under strict security protocols by the National Police of Peru and INTERPOL Lima, ensuring the detainee's integrity and preventing any incidents during the high-risk transfer.

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The accused is pointed out as the intellectual author of the murders of Brenda del Castillo (20), Morena Verdi (20), and Lara Gutiérrez (15)

Now in Argentine hands, Valverde is set to appear before federal judge Jorge Ernesto Rodríguez in Morón, Buenos Aires province, for his formal interrogation. The successful extradition not only signifies a victory for justice in Argentina but also reaffirms Peru's commitment to combating transnational crime and ensuring that perpetrators of heinous crimes face the consequences, regardless of where they attempt to seek refuge. This case highlights the critical importance of cross-border collaboration in addressing serious criminal allegations.

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the crime would have been a reprisal linked to a narcotrafficking organization, which sought to recover drugs allegedly stolen by people close to the victims.