Tied and burned: Autopsy reveals how young mother died in San Carlos
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 29-year-old mother was found dead in her home in San Carlos, Santa Cruz, after allegedly being tied up and burned.
- An autopsy confirmed her death was due to carbon monoxide poisoning, with contributing factors of chemical burns and contusions, indicating a violent attack before the house was set on fire.
- Her two-year-old son survived the incident but remains in critical condition with severe burns, while police search for the prime suspect, identified as the victim's partner.
A brutal attack has left the municipality of San Carlos in Santa Cruz in shock after a 29-year-old mother, Lisbeth Garcรญa Garcรญa, was found dead in her home. The victim was allegedly tied up and gagged before her house was set on fire.
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An autopsy revealed that Garcรญa died from acute carbon monoxide poisoning. The examination also indicated chemical burns and multiple contusions, supporting the theory that she was violently assaulted before the fire. Investigators found gasoline residue near the home, which will undergo forensic analysis.
The victim's two-year-old son miraculously survived the blaze but is in critical condition. He is receiving intensive care in Santa Cruz for severe burns covering nearly his entire body. Authorities are focused on locating the primary suspect, identified as Lucio M., Garcรญa's partner, who is believed to be in San Ignacio.
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Police have apprehended two individuals, relatives of the victim and one of the investigated parties. However, the investigation is ongoing, with prosecutors considering charges that could include femicide. The director of the Child and Adolescent Defense of San Carlos stated that the child is sedated due to his injuries and that the institution is coordinating with the maternal family to ensure his protection and care.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.