Sentence Reduction Considered for Murderer of Érica Soriano Over Prison Courses; Victim's Family Appeals

A judge in Lomas de Zamora has granted Daniel Lagostena, convicted for the 2008 murder of Érica Soriano, a benefit that could reduce his sentence. The judge approved Lagostena's participation in educational courses while in prison, a move that qualifies him for sentence reduction under the "educational stimulus" benefit.

However, the victim's family has strongly opposed this measure and has appealed the judge's decision. The case remains deeply painful 15 years later, as Soriano's body has never been found, and Lagostena has consistently refused to provide any information about her whereabouts.

The appeal by Soriano's family aims to prevent any reduction in Lagostena's sentence, emphasizing the lack of closure and the ongoing suffering caused by the unsolved mystery of Érica's final resting place. The court's decision to grant the benefit, despite these circumstances, has sparked further anguish for the family.